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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,664.79, 353,492.40 and 58,173.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,664.79, 353,492.40 and 58,173.33 is: 87,258.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,664.79 : 353,492.40 = 58,173.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,664.79/353,492.40 = 58,173.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,664.79x = 353,492.40 × 58,173.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,664.79x = 20,563,830,630.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,563,830,630.56/235,664.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,258.82

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