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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,043.40, 391,565.10 and 156,067.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,043.40, 391,565.10 and 156,067.40 is: 234,101.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,043.40 : 391,565.10 = 156,067.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,043.40/391,565.10 = 156,067.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,043.40x = 391,565.10 × 156,067.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,043.40x = 61,110,547,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,110,547,087.74/261,043.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,101.10

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