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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,940.43, 435,035.79 and 156,914.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,940.43, 435,035.79 and 156,914.55 is: 235,439.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,940.43 : 435,035.79 = 156,914.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,940.43/435,035.79 = 156,914.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,940.43x = 435,035.79 × 156,914.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,940.43x = 68,263,445,221.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,263,445,221.74/289,940.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,439.55

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