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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,209.89, 354,127.73 and 117,820.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,209.89, 354,127.73 and 117,820.29 is: 176,637.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,209.89 : 354,127.73 = 117,820.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,209.89/354,127.73 = 117,820.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,209.89x = 354,127.73 × 117,820.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,209.89x = 41,723,431,256.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,723,431,256.54/236,209.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,637.11

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