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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,060, 352,356.72 and 110,177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,060, 352,356.72 and 110,177.44 is: 165,156.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,060 : 352,356.72 = 110,177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,060/352,356.72 = 110,177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,060x = 352,356.72 × 110,177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,060x = 38,821,761,376.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,821,761,376.40/235,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,156.82

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