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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,052.22, 284,881.49 and 156,418.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,052.22, 284,881.49 and 156,418.89 is: 234,466.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,052.22 : 284,881.49 = 156,418.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,052.22/284,881.49 = 156,418.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,052.22x = 284,881.49 × 156,418.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,052.22x = 44,560,845,665.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,560,845,665.25/190,052.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,466.33

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