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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,744.54, 353,623.90 and 58,251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,744.54, 353,623.90 and 58,251.54 is: 87,379.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,744.54 : 353,623.90 = 58,251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,744.54/353,623.90 = 58,251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,744.54x = 353,623.90 × 58,251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,744.54x = 20,599,136,755.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,599,136,755.81/235,744.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,379.06

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