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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,322.52, 352,980.68 and 57,831.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,322.52, 352,980.68 and 57,831.09 is: 86,745.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,322.52 : 352,980.68 = 57,831.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,322.52/352,980.68 = 57,831.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,322.52x = 352,980.68 × 57,831.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,322.52x = 20,413,257,184.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,413,257,184.19/235,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,745.87

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