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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,806, 355,384.32 and 112,147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,806, 355,384.32 and 112,147.36 is: 168,304.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,806 : 355,384.32 = 112,147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,806/355,384.32 = 112,147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,806x = 355,384.32 × 112,147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,806x = 39,855,413,273.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,855,413,273.40/236,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,304.07

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