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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,411.60, 392,117.40 and 156,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,411.60, 392,117.40 and 156,176.40 is: 234,264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,411.60 : 392,117.40 = 156,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,411.60/392,117.40 = 156,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,411.60x = 392,117.40 × 156,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,411.60x = 61,239,483,909.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,239,483,909.36/261,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,264.60

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