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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,117.10, 354,175.65 and 156,974.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,117.10, 354,175.65 and 156,974.70 is: 235,462.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,117.10 : 354,175.65 = 156,974.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,117.10/354,175.65 = 156,974.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,117.10x = 354,175.65 × 156,974.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,117.10x = 55,596,616,406.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,596,616,406.06/236,117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,462.05

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