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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,552.40, 354,828.60 and 152,571.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,552.40, 354,828.60 and 152,571.60 is: 228,857.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,552.40 : 354,828.60 = 152,571.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,552.40/354,828.60 = 152,571.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,552.40x = 354,828.60 × 152,571.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,552.40x = 54,136,767,227.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,136,767,227.76/236,552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,857.40

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