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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,050.86, 284,879.46 and 156,417.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,050.86, 284,879.46 and 156,417.54 is: 234,464.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,050.86 : 284,879.46 = 156,417.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,050.86/284,879.46 = 156,417.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,050.86x = 284,879.46 × 156,417.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,050.86x = 44,560,144,329.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,560,144,329.73/190,050.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,464.31

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