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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,391.40, 354,003.90 and 157,076.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,391.40, 354,003.90 and 157,076.20 is: 235,226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,391.40 : 354,003.90 = 157,076.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,391.40/354,003.90 = 157,076.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,391.40x = 354,003.90 × 157,076.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,391.40x = 55,605,587,397.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,605,587,397.18/236,391.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,226.78

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