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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,470.10, 354,705.15 and 147,823.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,470.10, 354,705.15 and 147,823.70 is: 221,735.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,470.10 : 354,705.15 = 147,823.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,470.10/354,705.15 = 147,823.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,470.10x = 354,705.15 × 147,823.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,470.10x = 52,433,827,682.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,433,827,682.06/236,470.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,735.55

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