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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,003.35, 354,005.03 and 152,022.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,003.35, 354,005.03 and 152,022.55 is: 228,033.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,003.35 : 354,005.03 = 152,022.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,003.35/354,005.03 = 152,022.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,003.35x = 354,005.03 × 152,022.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,003.35x = 53,816,747,373.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,816,747,373.43/236,003.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,033.83

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