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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,985.02, 264,015.78 and 57,651.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,985.02, 264,015.78 and 57,651.94 is: 86,490.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,985.02 : 264,015.78 = 57,651.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,985.02/264,015.78 = 57,651.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,985.02x = 264,015.78 × 57,651.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,985.02x = 15,221,021,907.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,221,021,907.61/175,985.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,490.44

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