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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,338.83, 354,212.59 and 118,043.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,338.83, 354,212.59 and 118,043.19 is: 176,917.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,338.83 : 354,212.59 = 118,043.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,338.83/354,212.59 = 118,043.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,338.83x = 354,212.59 × 118,043.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,338.83x = 41,812,384,061.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,812,384,061.76/236,338.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,917.12

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