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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,237.97, 352,858.78 and 57,746.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,237.97, 352,858.78 and 57,746.52 is: 86,620.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,237.97 : 352,858.78 = 57,746.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,237.97/352,858.78 = 57,746.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,237.97x = 352,858.78 × 57,746.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,237.97x = 20,376,366,668.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,376,366,668.63/235,237.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,620.23

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