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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,098.60, 354,147.90 and 156,956.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,098.60, 354,147.90 and 156,956.20 is: 235,434.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,098.60 : 354,147.90 = 156,956.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,098.60/354,147.90 = 156,956.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,098.60x = 354,147.90 × 156,956.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,098.60x = 55,585,708,621.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,585,708,621.98/236,098.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,434.30

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