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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,882.48, 355,440.35 and 157,975.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,882.48, 355,440.35 and 157,975.52 is: 237,041.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,882.48 : 355,440.35 = 157,975.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,882.48/355,440.35 = 157,975.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,882.48x = 355,440.35 × 157,975.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,882.48x = 56,150,872,737.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,150,872,737.97/236,882.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,041.06

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