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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,810.31, 434,840.60 and 156,784.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,810.31, 434,840.60 and 156,784.28 is: 235,244.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,810.31 : 434,840.60 = 156,784.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,810.31/434,840.60 = 156,784.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,810.31x = 434,840.60 × 156,784.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,810.31x = 68,176,168,603.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,176,168,603.53/289,810.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,244.11

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