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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,844.60, 286,266.90 and 156,284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,844.60, 286,266.90 and 156,284.60 is: 234,426.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,844.60 : 286,266.90 = 156,284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,844.60/286,266.90 = 156,284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,844.60x = 286,266.90 × 156,284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,844.60x = 44,739,107,959.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,739,107,959.74/190,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,426.90

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