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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,483.80, 354,725.70 and 147,837.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,483.80, 354,725.70 and 147,837.40 is: 221,756.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,483.80 : 354,725.70 = 147,837.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,483.80/354,725.70 = 147,837.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,483.80x = 354,725.70 × 147,837.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,483.80x = 52,441,725,201.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,441,725,201.18/236,483.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,756.10

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