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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,939.44, 435,034.30 and 156,913.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,939.44, 435,034.30 and 156,913.56 is: 235,438.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,939.44 : 435,034.30 = 156,913.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,939.44/435,034.30 = 156,913.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,939.44x = 435,034.30 × 156,913.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,939.44x = 68,262,780,735.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,262,780,735.11/289,939.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,438.07

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