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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,943.08, 434,411.10 and 156,914.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,943.08, 434,411.10 and 156,914.92 is: 235,099.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,943.08 : 434,411.10 = 156,914.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,943.08/434,411.10 = 156,914.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,943.08x = 434,411.10 × 156,914.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,943.08x = 68,165,583,003.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,165,583,003.61/289,943.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,099.88

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