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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,107.60, 354,161.40 and 156,965.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,107.60, 354,161.40 and 156,965.20 is: 235,447.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,107.60 : 354,161.40 = 156,965.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,107.60/354,161.40 = 156,965.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,107.60x = 354,161.40 × 156,965.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,107.60x = 55,591,014,983.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,591,014,983.28/236,107.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,447.80

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