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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,660.16, 354,992.40 and 78,888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,660.16, 354,992.40 and 78,888 is: 118,332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,660.16 : 354,992.40 = 78,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,660.16/354,992.40 = 78,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,660.16x = 354,992.40 × 78,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,660.16x = 28,004,640,451.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,004,640,451.20/236,660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,332.72

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