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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,465.40, 354,698.10 and 112,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,465.40, 354,698.10 and 112,049.40 is: 168,074.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,465.40 : 354,698.10 = 112,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,465.40/354,698.10 = 112,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,465.40x = 354,698.10 × 112,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,465.40x = 39,743,709,286.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,743,709,286.14/236,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,074.10

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