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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,657.40, 392,486.10 and 156,681.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,657.40, 392,486.10 and 156,681.40 is: 235,022.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,657.40 : 392,486.10 = 156,681.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,657.40/392,486.10 = 156,681.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,657.40x = 392,486.10 × 156,681.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,657.40x = 61,495,271,628.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,495,271,628.54/261,657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,022.10

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