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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,463.40, 354,111.90 and 157,148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,463.40, 354,111.90 and 157,148.20 is: 235,334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,463.40 : 354,111.90 = 157,148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,463.40/354,111.90 = 157,148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,463.40x = 354,111.90 × 157,148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,463.40x = 55,648,047,683.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,648,047,683.58/236,463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,334.72

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