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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,323.72, 353,652.90 and 147,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,323.72, 353,652.90 and 147,619 is: 220,908.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,323.72 : 353,652.90 = 147,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,323.72/353,652.90 = 147,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,323.72x = 353,652.90 × 147,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,323.72x = 52,205,887,445.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,205,887,445.10/236,323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,908.37

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