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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,043, 353,806.92 and 116,182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,043, 353,806.92 and 116,182.44 is: 174,146.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,043 : 353,806.92 = 116,182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,043/353,806.92 = 116,182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,043x = 353,806.92 × 116,182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,043x = 41,106,151,254.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,106,151,254.48/236,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,146.88

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