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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,030.40, 391,545.60 and 156,054.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,030.40, 391,545.60 and 156,054.40 is: 234,081.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,030.40 : 391,545.60 = 156,054.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,030.40/391,545.60 = 156,054.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,030.40x = 391,545.60 × 156,054.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,030.40x = 61,102,413,680.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,102,413,680.64/261,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,081.60

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