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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,817, 355,400.84 and 112,158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,817, 355,400.84 and 112,158.36 is: 168,320.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,817 : 355,400.84 = 112,158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,817/355,400.84 = 112,158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,817x = 355,400.84 × 112,158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,817x = 39,861,175,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,861,175,357.02/236,817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,320.58

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