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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,912.61, 355,238.77 and 116,705.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,912.61, 355,238.77 and 116,705.07 is: 174,993.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,912.61 : 355,238.77 = 116,705.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,912.61/355,238.77 = 116,705.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,912.61x = 355,238.77 × 116,705.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,912.61x = 41,458,165,519.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,458,165,519.56/236,912.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,993.49

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