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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,629.60, 353,617.20 and 156,717.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,629.60, 353,617.20 and 156,717.60 is: 235,191.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,629.60 : 353,617.20 = 156,717.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,629.60/353,617.20 = 156,717.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,629.60x = 353,617.20 × 156,717.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,629.60x = 55,418,038,902.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,418,038,902.72/235,629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,191.33

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