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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,007.60, 354,011.40 and 152,026.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,007.60, 354,011.40 and 152,026.80 is: 228,040.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,007.60 : 354,011.40 = 152,026.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,007.60/354,011.40 = 152,026.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,007.60x = 354,011.40 × 152,026.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,007.60x = 53,819,220,305.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,819,220,305.52/236,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,040.20

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