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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,338.58, 354,212.21 and 118,042.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,338.58, 354,212.21 and 118,042.94 is: 176,916.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,338.58 : 354,212.21 = 118,042.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,338.58/354,212.21 = 118,042.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,338.58x = 354,212.21 × 118,042.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,338.58x = 41,812,249,176.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,812,249,176.34/236,338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,916.74

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