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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,985.40, 353,394.90 and 156,670.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,985.40, 353,394.90 and 156,670.20 is: 234,618.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,985.40 : 353,394.90 = 156,670.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,985.40/353,394.90 = 156,670.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,985.40x = 353,394.90 × 156,670.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,985.40x = 55,366,449,661.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,366,449,661.98/235,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,618.11

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