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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,337.97, 283,589.71 and 156,507.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,337.97, 283,589.71 and 156,507.46 is: 234,416.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,337.97 : 283,589.71 = 156,507.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,337.97/283,589.71 = 156,507.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,337.97x = 283,589.71 × 156,507.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,337.97x = 44,383,904,093.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,383,904,093.99/189,337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,416.28

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