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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,936.80, 353,905.20 and 147,463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,936.80, 353,905.20 and 147,463.20 is: 221,194.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,936.80 : 353,905.20 = 147,463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,936.80/353,905.20 = 147,463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,936.80x = 353,905.20 × 147,463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,936.80x = 52,187,993,288.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,187,993,288.64/235,936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,194.80

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