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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,316.77, 352,972.05 and 57,825.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,316.77, 352,972.05 and 57,825.34 is: 86,737.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,316.77 : 352,972.05 = 57,825.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,316.77/352,972.05 = 57,825.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,316.77x = 352,972.05 × 57,825.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,316.77x = 20,410,728,801.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,410,728,801.75/235,316.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,737.25

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