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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,197.85, 354,444.69 and 157,367.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,197.85, 354,444.69 and 157,367.43 is: 236,149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,197.85 : 354,444.69 = 157,367.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,197.85/354,444.69 = 157,367.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,197.85x = 354,444.69 × 157,367.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,197.85x = 55,778,049,942.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,778,049,942.45/236,197.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,149.70

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