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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,404.23, 353,106.35 and 156,261.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,404.23, 353,106.35 and 156,261.83 is: 234,392.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,404.23 : 353,106.35 = 156,261.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,404.23/353,106.35 = 156,261.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,404.23x = 353,106.35 × 156,261.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,404.23x = 55,177,041,888.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,177,041,888.78/235,404.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,392.74

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