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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,209.14, 354,126.60 and 117,819.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,209.14, 354,126.60 and 117,819.54 is: 176,635.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,209.14 : 354,126.60 = 117,819.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,209.14/354,126.60 = 117,819.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,209.14x = 354,126.60 × 117,819.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,209.14x = 41,723,033,113.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,723,033,113.76/236,209.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,635.98

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