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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,105.10, 354,157.65 and 156,962.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,105.10, 354,157.65 and 156,962.70 is: 235,444.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,105.10 : 354,157.65 = 156,962.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,105.10/354,157.65 = 156,962.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,105.10x = 354,157.65 × 156,962.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,105.10x = 55,589,540,969.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,589,540,969.66/236,105.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,444.05

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