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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,752.71, 353,625.59 and 58,259.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,752.71, 353,625.59 and 58,259.71 is: 87,388.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,752.71 : 353,625.59 = 58,259.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,752.71/353,625.59 = 58,259.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,752.71x = 353,625.59 × 58,259.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,752.71x = 20,602,123,583.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,602,123,583.56/235,752.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,388.70

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