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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,807, 355,385.82 and 112,148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,807, 355,385.82 and 112,148.36 is: 168,305.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,807 : 355,385.82 = 112,148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,807/355,385.82 = 112,148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,807x = 355,385.82 × 112,148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,807x = 39,855,936,880.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,855,936,880.26/236,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,305.57

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