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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,264.32, 352,897.66 and 57,771.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,264.32, 352,897.66 and 57,771.38 is: 86,657.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,264.32 : 352,897.66 = 57,771.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,264.32/352,897.66 = 57,771.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,264.32x = 352,897.66 × 57,771.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,264.32x = 20,387,384,816.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,387,384,816.97/235,264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,657.36

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