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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,744.56, 434,741.70 and 156,718.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,744.56, 434,741.70 and 156,718.48 is: 235,145.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,744.56 : 434,741.70 = 156,718.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,744.56/434,741.70 = 156,718.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,744.56x = 434,741.70 × 156,718.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,744.56x = 68,132,058,416.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,132,058,416.62/289,744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,145.25

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