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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,576.40, 354,864.60 and 152,595.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,576.40, 354,864.60 and 152,595.60 is: 228,893.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,576.40 : 354,864.60 = 152,595.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,576.40/354,864.60 = 152,595.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,576.40x = 354,864.60 × 152,595.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,576.40x = 54,150,776,555.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,150,776,555.76/236,576.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,893.40

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