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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,999.40, 353,415.90 and 156,684.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,999.40, 353,415.90 and 156,684.20 is: 234,639.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,999.40 : 353,415.90 = 156,684.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,999.40/353,415.90 = 156,684.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,999.40x = 353,415.90 × 156,684.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,999.40x = 55,374,687,558.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,374,687,558.78/235,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,639.10

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