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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,564.40, 354,846.60 and 152,583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,564.40, 354,846.60 and 152,583.60 is: 228,875.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,564.40 : 354,846.60 = 152,583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,564.40/354,846.60 = 152,583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,564.40x = 354,846.60 × 152,583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,564.40x = 54,143,771,675.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,143,771,675.76/236,564.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,875.40

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