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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,664.41, 353,491.83 and 58,172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,664.41, 353,491.83 and 58,172.96 is: 87,258.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,664.41 : 353,491.83 = 58,172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,664.41/353,491.83 = 58,172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,664.41x = 353,491.83 × 58,172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,664.41x = 20,563,665,717.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,563,665,717.77/235,664.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,258.26

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