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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,886.16, 353,737.08 and 104,466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,886.16, 353,737.08 and 104,466 is: 156,658.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,886.16 : 353,737.08 = 104,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,886.16/353,737.08 = 104,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,886.16x = 353,737.08 × 104,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,886.16x = 36,953,497,799.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,953,497,799.28/235,886.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,658.19

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