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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,762.48, 353,640.22 and 58,269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,762.48, 353,640.22 and 58,269.48 is: 87,403.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,762.48 : 353,640.22 = 58,269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,762.48/353,640.22 = 58,269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,762.48x = 353,640.22 × 58,269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,762.48x = 20,606,431,726.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,606,431,726.49/235,762.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,403.35

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