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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,999.20, 263,998.80 and 57,674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,999.20, 263,998.80 and 57,674.40 is: 86,511.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,999.20 : 263,998.80 = 57,674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,999.20/263,998.80 = 57,674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,999.20x = 263,998.80 × 57,674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,999.20x = 15,225,972,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,225,972,390.72/175,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,511.60

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