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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,112.60, 354,168.90 and 156,970.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,112.60, 354,168.90 and 156,970.20 is: 235,455.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,112.60 : 354,168.90 = 156,970.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,112.60/354,168.90 = 156,970.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,112.60x = 354,168.90 × 156,970.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,112.60x = 55,593,963,066.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,593,963,066.78/236,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,455.30

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