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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,263.31, 352,896.16 and 57,770.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,263.31, 352,896.16 and 57,770.38 is: 86,655.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,263.31 : 352,896.16 = 57,770.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,263.31/352,896.16 = 57,770.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,263.31x = 352,896.16 × 57,770.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,263.31x = 20,386,945,263.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,386,945,263.74/235,263.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,655.86

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