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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,946.08, 434,415.60 and 156,917.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,946.08, 434,415.60 and 156,917.92 is: 235,104.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,946.08 : 434,415.60 = 156,917.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,946.08/434,415.60 = 156,917.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,946.08x = 434,415.60 × 156,917.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,946.08x = 68,167,592,367.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,167,592,367.55/289,946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,104.38

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