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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,277.60, 354,416.40 and 111,861.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,277.60, 354,416.40 and 111,861.60 is: 167,792.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,277.60 : 354,416.40 = 111,861.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,277.60/354,416.40 = 111,861.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,277.60x = 354,416.40 × 111,861.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,277.60x = 39,645,585,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,645,585,570.24/236,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,792.40

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