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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,989.46, 353,977.70 and 58,492.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,989.46, 353,977.70 and 58,492.54 is: 87,737.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,989.46 : 353,977.70 = 58,492.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,989.46/353,977.70 = 58,492.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,989.46x = 353,977.70 × 58,492.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,989.46x = 20,705,052,714.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,705,052,714.01/235,989.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,737.19

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