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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,238.97, 352,860.28 and 57,747.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,238.97, 352,860.28 and 57,747.52 is: 86,621.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,238.97 : 352,860.28 = 57,747.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,238.97/352,860.28 = 57,747.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,238.97x = 352,860.28 × 57,747.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,238.97x = 20,376,806,076.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,376,806,076.51/235,238.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,621.73

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