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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,752.93, 353,619.90 and 58,255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,752.93, 353,619.90 and 58,255.29 is: 87,380.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,752.93 : 353,619.90 = 58,255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,752.93/353,619.90 = 58,255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,752.93x = 353,619.90 × 58,255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,752.93x = 20,600,229,824.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,600,229,824.27/235,752.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,380.59

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