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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,004.59, 354,117.60 and 117,685.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,004.59, 354,117.60 and 117,685.16 is: 176,582.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,004.59 : 354,117.60 = 117,685.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,004.59/354,117.60 = 117,685.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,004.59x = 354,117.60 × 117,685.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,004.59x = 41,674,386,413.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,674,386,413.49/236,004.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,582.95

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