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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,624.10, 353,608.95 and 156,712.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,624.10, 353,608.95 and 156,712.10 is: 235,183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,624.10 : 353,608.95 = 156,712.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,624.10/353,608.95 = 156,712.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,624.10x = 353,608.95 × 156,712.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,624.10x = 55,414,801,133.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,414,801,133.30/235,624.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,183.08

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