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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,505.12, 353,257.77 and 58,015.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,505.12, 353,257.77 and 58,015.58 is: 87,023.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,505.12 : 353,257.77 = 58,015.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,505.12/353,257.77 = 58,015.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,505.12x = 353,257.77 × 58,015.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,505.12x = 20,494,454,416.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,494,454,416.06/235,505.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,023.39

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