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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,014.31, 435,193.68 and 156,891.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,014.31, 435,193.68 and 156,891.62 is: 235,430.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,014.31 : 435,193.68 = 156,891.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,014.31/435,193.68 = 156,891.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,014.31x = 435,193.68 × 156,891.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,014.31x = 68,278,239,292.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,278,239,292.99/290,014.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,430.59

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