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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,159.40, 378,239.10 and 236,607.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,159.40, 378,239.10 and 236,607.40 is: 354,911.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,159.40 : 378,239.10 = 236,607.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,159.40/378,239.10 = 236,607.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,159.40x = 378,239.10 × 236,607.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,159.40x = 89,494,170,029.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,494,170,029.34/252,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,911.10

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