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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,239.40, 353,247.90 and 156,701.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,239.40, 353,247.90 and 156,701.80 is: 235,311.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,239.40 : 353,247.90 = 156,701.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,239.40/353,247.90 = 156,701.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,239.40x = 353,247.90 × 156,701.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,239.40x = 55,354,581,776.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,354,581,776.22/235,239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,311.69

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