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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,056.86, 284,888.46 and 156,423.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,056.86, 284,888.46 and 156,423.54 is: 234,473.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,056.86 : 284,888.46 = 156,423.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,056.86/284,888.46 = 156,423.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,056.86x = 284,888.46 × 156,423.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,056.86x = 44,563,261,418.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,563,261,418.35/190,056.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,473.31

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