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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,937.80, 353,906.70 and 147,464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,937.80, 353,906.70 and 147,464.20 is: 221,196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,937.80 : 353,906.70 = 147,464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,937.80/353,906.70 = 147,464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,937.80x = 353,906.70 × 147,464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,937.80x = 52,188,568,390.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,188,568,390.14/235,937.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,196.30

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