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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,115.10, 354,172.65 and 156,972.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,115.10, 354,172.65 and 156,972.70 is: 235,459.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,115.10 : 354,172.65 = 156,972.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,115.10/354,172.65 = 156,972.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,115.10x = 354,172.65 × 156,972.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,115.10x = 55,595,437,136.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,595,437,136.66/236,115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,459.05

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