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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,004.60, 354,006.90 and 152,023.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,004.60, 354,006.90 and 152,023.80 is: 228,035.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,004.60 : 354,006.90 = 152,023.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,004.60/354,006.90 = 152,023.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,004.60x = 354,006.90 × 152,023.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,004.60x = 53,817,474,164.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,817,474,164.22/236,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,035.70

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