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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,317.02, 352,972.43 and 57,825.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,317.02, 352,972.43 and 57,825.59 is: 86,737.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,317.02 : 352,972.43 = 57,825.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,317.02/352,972.43 = 57,825.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,317.02x = 352,972.43 × 57,825.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,317.02x = 20,410,838,729.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,410,838,729.36/235,317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,737.62

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