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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,101.10, 354,151.65 and 156,958.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,101.10, 354,151.65 and 156,958.70 is: 235,438.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,101.10 : 354,151.65 = 156,958.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,101.10/354,151.65 = 156,958.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,101.10x = 354,151.65 × 156,958.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,101.10x = 55,587,182,586.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,587,182,586.86/236,101.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,438.05

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