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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,435.40, 354,069.90 and 157,120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,435.40, 354,069.90 and 157,120.20 is: 235,292.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,435.40 : 354,069.90 = 157,120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,435.40/354,069.90 = 157,120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,435.40x = 354,069.90 × 157,120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,435.40x = 55,631,533,501.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,631,533,501.98/236,435.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,292.74

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