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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,114.29, 433,856.48 and 156,087.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,114.29, 433,856.48 and 156,087.27 is: 234,230.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,114.29 : 433,856.48 = 156,087.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,114.29/433,856.48 = 156,087.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,114.29x = 433,856.48 × 156,087.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,114.29x = 67,719,472,754.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,719,472,754.57/289,114.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,230.80

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