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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,337.44, 423,108 and 156,034.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,337.44, 423,108 and 156,034.56 is: 233,831.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,337.44 : 423,108 = 156,034.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,337.44/423,108 = 156,034.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,337.44x = 423,108 × 156,034.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,337.44x = 66,019,470,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,019,470,612.48/282,337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,831.80

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