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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,587.40, 354,881.10 and 152,606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,587.40, 354,881.10 and 152,606.60 is: 228,909.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,587.40 : 354,881.10 = 152,606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,587.40/354,881.10 = 152,606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,587.40x = 354,881.10 × 152,606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,587.40x = 54,157,198,075.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,157,198,075.26/236,587.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,909.90

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