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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,078.62, 352,615.50 and 57,586.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,078.62, 352,615.50 and 57,586.56 is: 86,379.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,078.62 : 352,615.50 = 57,586.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,078.62/352,615.50 = 57,586.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,078.62x = 352,615.50 × 57,586.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,078.62x = 20,305,913,647.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,305,913,647.68/235,078.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,379.24

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