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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,637.10, 353,628.45 and 156,725.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,637.10, 353,628.45 and 156,725.10 is: 235,202.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,637.10 : 353,628.45 = 156,725.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,637.10/353,628.45 = 156,725.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,637.10x = 353,628.45 × 156,725.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,637.10x = 55,422,454,189.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,422,454,189.10/235,637.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,202.58

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