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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,511.23, 353,260.30 and 75,585.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,511.23, 353,260.30 and 75,585.89 is: 113,376.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,511.23 : 353,260.30 = 75,585.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,511.23/353,260.30 = 75,585.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,511.23x = 353,260.30 × 75,585.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,511.23x = 26,701,494,374.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,701,494,374.21/235,511.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,376.73

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