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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,997.20, 263,995.80 and 57,672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,997.20, 263,995.80 and 57,672.40 is: 86,508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,997.20 : 263,995.80 = 57,672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,997.20/263,995.80 = 57,672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,997.20x = 263,995.80 × 57,672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,997.20x = 15,225,271,375.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,225,271,375.92/175,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,508.60

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