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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,311.31, 354,522.44 and 145,228.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,311.31, 354,522.44 and 145,228.23 is: 217,876.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,311.31 : 354,522.44 = 145,228.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,311.31/354,522.44 = 145,228.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,311.31x = 354,522.44 × 145,228.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,311.31x = 51,486,666,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,486,666,456.48/236,311.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,876.44

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