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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,952.72, 435,054.24 and 156,926.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,952.72, 435,054.24 and 156,926.80 is: 235,457.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,952.72 : 435,054.24 = 156,926.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,952.72/435,054.24 = 156,926.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,952.72x = 435,054.24 × 156,926.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,952.72x = 68,271,669,709.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,271,669,709.63/289,952.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,457.94

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