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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,351.40, 392,027.10 and 156,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,351.40, 392,027.10 and 156,116.20 is: 234,174.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,351.40 : 392,027.10 = 156,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,351.40/392,027.10 = 156,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,351.40x = 392,027.10 × 156,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,351.40x = 61,201,781,149.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,201,781,149.02/261,351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,174.30

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