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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,009.10, 354,013.65 and 152,028.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,009.10, 354,013.65 and 152,028.30 is: 228,042.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,009.10 : 354,013.65 = 152,028.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,009.10/354,013.65 = 152,028.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,009.10x = 354,013.65 × 152,028.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,009.10x = 53,820,093,386.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,820,093,386.30/236,009.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,042.45

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