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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,143.21, 858,176.73 and 235,096.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,143.21, 858,176.73 and 235,096.54 is: 352,629.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,143.21 : 858,176.73 = 235,096.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,143.21/858,176.73 = 235,096.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,143.21x = 858,176.73 × 235,096.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,143.21x = 201,754,379,931.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,754,379,931.51/572,143.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,629.16

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