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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,044.90, 391,567.35 and 156,068.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,044.90, 391,567.35 and 156,068.90 is: 234,103.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,044.90 : 391,567.35 = 156,068.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,044.90/391,567.35 = 156,068.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,044.90x = 391,567.35 × 156,068.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,044.90x = 61,111,485,590.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,111,485,590.42/261,044.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,103.35

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