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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,462.90, 354,111.15 and 157,147.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,462.90, 354,111.15 and 157,147.70 is: 235,333.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,462.90 : 354,111.15 = 157,147.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,462.90/354,111.15 = 157,147.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,462.90x = 354,111.15 × 157,147.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,462.90x = 55,647,752,766.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,647,752,766.86/236,462.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,333.97

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