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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,338.33, 354,211.84 and 118,042.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,338.33, 354,211.84 and 118,042.69 is: 176,916.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,338.33 : 354,211.84 = 118,042.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,338.33/354,211.84 = 118,042.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,338.33x = 354,211.84 × 118,042.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,338.33x = 41,812,116,062.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,812,116,062.18/236,338.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,916.36

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