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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,152.40, 331,313.20 and 236,152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,152.40, 331,313.20 and 236,152.40 is: 331,313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,152.40 : 331,313.20 = 236,152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,152.40/331,313.20 = 236,152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,152.40x = 331,313.20 × 236,152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,152.40x = 78,240,407,331.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,240,407,331.68/236,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,313.20

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