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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,438.10, 354,657.15 and 112,022.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,438.10, 354,657.15 and 112,022.10 is: 168,033.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,438.10 : 354,657.15 = 112,022.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,438.10/354,657.15 = 112,022.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,438.10x = 354,657.15 × 112,022.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,438.10x = 39,729,438,723.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,729,438,723.02/236,438.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,033.15

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