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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,430.48, 354,281.22 and 116,349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,430.48, 354,281.22 and 116,349.60 is: 174,345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,430.48 : 354,281.22 = 116,349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,430.48/354,281.22 = 116,349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,430.48x = 354,281.22 × 116,349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,430.48x = 41,220,478,234.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,220,478,234.51/236,430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,345.03

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