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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,883.60, 353,825.40 and 156,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,883.60, 353,825.40 and 156,741.20 is: 235,111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,883.60 : 353,825.40 = 156,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,883.60/353,825.40 = 156,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,883.60x = 353,825.40 × 156,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,883.60x = 55,459,017,786.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,459,017,786.48/235,883.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,111.80

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