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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,985.95, 264,028.13 and 57,740.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,985.95, 264,028.13 and 57,740.33 is: 86,626.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,985.95 : 264,028.13 = 57,740.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,985.95/264,028.13 = 57,740.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,985.95x = 264,028.13 × 57,740.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,985.95x = 15,245,070,035.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,245,070,035.34/175,985.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,626.63

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