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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,451.52, 354,677.28 and 157,719.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,451.52, 354,677.28 and 157,719.52 is: 236,579.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,451.52 : 354,677.28 = 157,719.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,451.52/354,677.28 = 157,719.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,451.52x = 354,677.28 × 157,719.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,451.52x = 55,939,530,356.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,939,530,356.51/236,451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,579.28

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