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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,005.10, 354,007.65 and 152,024.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,005.10, 354,007.65 and 152,024.30 is: 228,036.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,005.10 : 354,007.65 = 152,024.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,005.10/354,007.65 = 152,024.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,005.10x = 354,007.65 × 152,024.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,005.10x = 53,817,765,185.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,817,765,185.90/236,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,036.45

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