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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,761.48, 353,638.72 and 58,268.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,761.48, 353,638.72 and 58,268.48 is: 87,401.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,761.48 : 353,638.72 = 58,268.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,761.48/353,638.72 = 58,268.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,761.48x = 353,638.72 × 58,268.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,761.48x = 20,605,990,683.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,605,990,683.55/235,761.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,401.85

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