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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,986.52, 264,017.10 and 57,649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,986.52, 264,017.10 and 57,649 is: 86,485.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,986.52 : 264,017.10 = 57,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,986.52/264,017.10 = 57,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,986.52x = 264,017.10 × 57,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,986.52x = 15,220,321,797.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,220,321,797.90/175,986.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,485.73

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