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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,465.40, 354,114.90 and 157,150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,465.40, 354,114.90 and 157,150.20 is: 235,337.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,465.40 : 354,114.90 = 157,150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,465.40/354,114.90 = 157,150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,465.40x = 354,114.90 × 157,150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,465.40x = 55,649,227,357.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,649,227,357.98/236,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,337.72

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