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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,502.60, 354,753.90 and 152,521.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,502.60, 354,753.90 and 152,521.80 is: 228,782.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,502.60 : 354,753.90 = 152,521.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,502.60/354,753.90 = 152,521.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,502.60x = 354,753.90 × 152,521.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,502.60x = 54,107,703,385.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,107,703,385.02/236,502.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,782.70

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