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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,027.60, 391,541.40 and 156,051.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,027.60, 391,541.40 and 156,051.60 is: 234,077.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,027.60 : 391,541.40 = 156,051.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,027.60/391,541.40 = 156,051.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,027.60x = 391,541.40 × 156,051.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,027.60x = 61,100,661,936.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,100,661,936.24/261,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,077.40

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