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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,979.68, 353,965.12 and 58,487.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,979.68, 353,965.12 and 58,487.04 is: 87,729.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,979.68 : 353,965.12 = 58,487.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,979.68/353,965.12 = 58,487.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,979.68x = 353,965.12 × 58,487.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,979.68x = 20,702,372,132.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,702,372,132.04/235,979.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,729.47

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