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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,467.52, 354,701.28 and 157,735.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,467.52, 354,701.28 and 157,735.52 is: 236,603.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,467.52 : 354,701.28 = 157,735.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,467.52/354,701.28 = 157,735.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,467.52x = 354,701.28 × 157,735.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,467.52x = 55,948,990,845.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,948,990,845.47/236,467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,603.28

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