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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,109.60, 354,164.40 and 156,967.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,109.60, 354,164.40 and 156,967.20 is: 235,450.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,109.60 : 354,164.40 = 156,967.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,109.60/354,164.40 = 156,967.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,109.60x = 354,164.40 × 156,967.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,109.60x = 55,592,194,207.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,592,194,207.68/236,109.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,450.80

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