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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,943.43, 435,040.29 and 156,917.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,943.43, 435,040.29 and 156,917.55 is: 235,444.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,943.43 : 435,040.29 = 156,917.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,943.43/435,040.29 = 156,917.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,943.43x = 435,040.29 × 156,917.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,943.43x = 68,265,456,458.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,265,456,458.09/289,943.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,444.05

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