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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,542.40, 353,313.60 and 151,561.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,542.40, 353,313.60 and 151,561.60 is: 227,342.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,542.40 : 353,313.60 = 151,561.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,542.40/353,313.60 = 151,561.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,542.40x = 353,313.60 × 151,561.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,542.40x = 53,548,774,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,548,774,517.76/235,542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,342.40

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