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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,487.40, 354,147.90 and 157,172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,487.40, 354,147.90 and 157,172.20 is: 235,370.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,487.40 : 354,147.90 = 157,172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,487.40/354,147.90 = 157,172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,487.40x = 354,147.90 × 157,172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,487.40x = 55,662,204,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,662,204,568.38/236,487.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,370.70

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