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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,822, 355,408.36 and 112,163.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,822, 355,408.36 and 112,163.36 is: 168,328.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,822 : 355,408.36 = 112,163.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,822/355,408.36 = 112,163.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,822x = 355,408.36 × 112,163.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,822x = 39,863,795,829.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,863,795,829.69/236,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,328.09

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