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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,153.40, 331,314.60 and 236,153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,153.40, 331,314.60 and 236,153.40 is: 331,314.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,153.40 : 331,314.60 = 236,153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,153.40/331,314.60 = 236,153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,153.40x = 331,314.60 × 236,153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,153.40x = 78,241,069,259.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,241,069,259.64/236,153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,314.60

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