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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,994.40, 434,867.27 and 156,838.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,994.40, 434,867.27 and 156,838.50 is: 235,190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,994.40 : 434,867.27 = 156,838.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,994.40/434,867.27 = 156,838.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,994.40x = 434,867.27 × 156,838.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,994.40x = 68,203,929,541.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,203,929,541.70/289,994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,190.51

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