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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,084.67, 433,812.08 and 156,057.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,084.67, 433,812.08 and 156,057.56 is: 234,186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,084.67 : 433,812.08 = 156,057.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,084.67/433,812.08 = 156,057.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,084.67x = 433,812.08 × 156,057.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,084.67x = 67,699,652,924.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,699,652,924.41/289,084.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,186.25

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