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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,462.40, 354,110.40 and 157,147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,462.40, 354,110.40 and 157,147.20 is: 235,333.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,462.40 : 354,110.40 = 157,147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,462.40/354,110.40 = 157,147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,462.40x = 354,110.40 × 157,147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,462.40x = 55,647,457,850.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,647,457,850.88/236,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,333.22

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