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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,884.60, 353,826.90 and 156,742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,884.60, 353,826.90 and 156,742.20 is: 235,113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,884.60 : 353,826.90 = 156,742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,884.60/353,826.90 = 156,742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,884.60x = 353,826.90 × 156,742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,884.60x = 55,459,606,725.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,459,606,725.18/235,884.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,113.30

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