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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,934.72, 435,027.16 and 156,908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,934.72, 435,027.16 and 156,908.80 is: 235,430.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,934.72 : 435,027.16 = 156,908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,934.72/435,027.16 = 156,908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,934.72x = 435,027.16 × 156,908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,934.72x = 68,259,589,643.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,259,589,643.01/289,934.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,430.89

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