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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,936.06, 284,907.36 and 156,525.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,936.06, 284,907.36 and 156,525.18 is: 234,790.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,936.06 : 284,907.36 = 156,525.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,936.06/284,907.36 = 156,525.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,936.06x = 284,907.36 × 156,525.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,936.06x = 44,595,175,807.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,595,175,807.32/189,936.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,790.46

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