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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,314.72, 353,639.40 and 147,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,314.72, 353,639.40 and 147,610 is: 220,894.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,314.72 : 353,639.40 = 147,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,314.72/353,639.40 = 147,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,314.72x = 353,639.40 × 147,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,314.72x = 52,200,711,834
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,200,711,834/236,314.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,894.88

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