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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,443.70, 354,665.55 and 147,870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,443.70, 354,665.55 and 147,870.20 is: 221,805.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,443.70 : 354,665.55 = 147,870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,443.70/354,665.55 = 147,870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,443.70x = 354,665.55 × 147,870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,443.70x = 52,444,465,811.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,444,465,811.61/236,443.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,805.30

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