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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,096.60, 354,144.90 and 156,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,096.60, 354,144.90 and 156,954.20 is: 235,431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,096.60 : 354,144.90 = 156,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,096.60/354,144.90 = 156,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,096.60x = 354,144.90 × 156,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,096.60x = 55,584,529,463.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,584,529,463.58/236,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,431.30

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