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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,094.60, 354,141.90 and 156,952.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,094.60, 354,141.90 and 156,952.20 is: 235,428.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,094.60 : 354,141.90 = 156,952.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,094.60/354,141.90 = 156,952.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,094.60x = 354,141.90 × 156,952.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,094.60x = 55,583,350,317.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,583,350,317.18/236,094.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,428.30

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