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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,448.80, 354,673.20 and 147,802.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,448.80, 354,673.20 and 147,802.40 is: 221,703.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,448.80 : 354,673.20 = 147,802.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,448.80/354,673.20 = 147,802.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,448.80x = 354,673.20 × 147,802.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,448.80x = 52,421,550,175.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,421,550,175.68/236,448.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,703.60

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