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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,503.01, 291,254.33 and 156,373.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,503.01, 291,254.33 and 156,373.07 is: 234,157.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,503.01 : 291,254.33 = 156,373.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,503.01/291,254.33 = 156,373.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,503.01x = 291,254.33 × 156,373.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,503.01x = 45,544,331,494.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,544,331,494.76/194,503.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,157.47

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