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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,321.60, 391,204.80 and 156,086.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,321.60, 391,204.80 and 156,086.40 is: 233,665.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,321.60 : 391,204.80 = 156,086.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,321.60/391,204.80 = 156,086.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,321.60x = 391,204.80 × 156,086.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,321.60x = 61,061,748,894.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,061,748,894.72/261,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,665.14

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