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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,706.22, 353,557.44 and 156,100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,706.22, 353,557.44 and 156,100.50 is: 234,149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,706.22 : 353,557.44 = 156,100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,706.22/353,557.44 = 156,100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,706.22x = 353,557.44 × 156,100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,706.22x = 55,190,493,162.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,190,493,162.72/235,706.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,149.50

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