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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,049.22, 284,876.99 and 156,415.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,049.22, 284,876.99 and 156,415.89 is: 234,461.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,049.22 : 284,876.99 = 156,415.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,049.22/284,876.99 = 156,415.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,049.22x = 284,876.99 × 156,415.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,049.22x = 44,559,287,149.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,559,287,149.29/190,049.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,461.83

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