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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,968.73, 263,897.52 and 57,612.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,968.73, 263,897.52 and 57,612.88 is: 86,401.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,968.73 : 263,897.52 = 57,612.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,968.73/263,897.52 = 57,612.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,968.73x = 263,897.52 × 57,612.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,968.73x = 15,203,896,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,203,896,152.06/175,968.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,401.12

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