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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,445.30, 354,605.55 and 118,029.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,445.30, 354,605.55 and 118,029.30 is: 177,012.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,445.30 : 354,605.55 = 118,029.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,445.30/354,605.55 = 118,029.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,445.30x = 354,605.55 × 118,029.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,445.30x = 41,853,844,842.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,853,844,842.62/236,445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,012.80

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