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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,732, 434,722.88 and 156,705.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,732, 434,722.88 and 156,705.92 is: 235,126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,732 : 434,722.88 = 156,705.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,732/434,722.88 = 156,705.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,732x = 434,722.88 × 156,705.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,732x = 68,123,648,855.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,123,648,855.45/289,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,126.42

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