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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,825, 355,412.84 and 112,166.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,825, 355,412.84 and 112,166.36 is: 168,332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,825 : 355,412.84 = 112,166.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,825/355,412.84 = 112,166.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,825x = 355,412.84 × 112,166.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,825x = 39,865,364,560.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,865,364,560.06/236,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,332.59

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