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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,438.60, 354,657.90 and 112,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,438.60, 354,657.90 and 112,022.60 is: 168,033.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,438.60 : 354,657.90 = 112,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,438.60/354,657.90 = 112,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,438.60x = 354,657.90 × 112,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,438.60x = 39,729,700,068.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,729,700,068.54/236,438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,033.90

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