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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,323.10, 354,657.45 and 157,411.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,323.10, 354,657.45 and 157,411.10 is: 236,231.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,323.10 : 354,657.45 = 157,411.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,323.10/354,657.45 = 157,411.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,323.10x = 354,657.45 × 157,411.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,323.10x = 55,827,019,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,827,019,327.70/236,323.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,231.75

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