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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,625.60, 353,611.20 and 156,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,625.60, 353,611.20 and 156,713.60 is: 235,185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,625.60 : 353,611.20 = 156,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,625.60/353,611.20 = 156,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,625.60x = 353,611.20 × 156,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,625.60x = 55,415,684,152.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,415,684,152.32/235,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,185.33

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