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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,674.98, 434,632.08 and 156,398.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,674.98, 434,632.08 and 156,398.29 is: 234,662.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,674.98 : 434,632.08 = 156,398.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,674.98/434,632.08 = 156,398.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,674.98x = 434,632.08 × 156,398.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,674.98x = 67,975,715,156.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,975,715,156.12/289,674.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,662.01

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