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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,266.60, 352,899.90 and 57,771.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,266.60, 352,899.90 and 57,771.30 is: 86,656.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,266.60 : 352,899.90 = 57,771.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,266.60/352,899.90 = 57,771.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,266.60x = 352,899.90 × 57,771.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,266.60x = 20,387,485,992.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,387,485,992.87/235,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,656.95

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