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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,053.22, 284,882.98 and 156,419.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,053.22, 284,882.98 and 156,419.89 is: 234,467.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,053.22 : 284,882.98 = 156,419.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,053.22/284,882.98 = 156,419.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,053.22x = 284,882.98 × 156,419.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,053.22x = 44,561,364,394.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,561,364,394.47/190,053.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,467.82

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