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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,740.56, 434,735.70 and 156,714.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,740.56, 434,735.70 and 156,714.48 is: 235,139.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,740.56 : 434,735.70 = 156,714.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,740.56/434,735.70 = 156,714.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,740.56x = 434,735.70 × 156,714.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,740.56x = 68,129,379,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,129,379,162.94/289,740.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,139.25

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