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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,002.10, 354,003.15 and 152,021.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,002.10, 354,003.15 and 152,021.30 is: 228,031.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,002.10 : 354,003.15 = 152,021.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,002.10/354,003.15 = 152,021.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,002.10x = 354,003.15 × 152,021.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,002.10x = 53,816,019,067.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,816,019,067.10/236,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,031.95

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