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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,666.40, 392,499.60 and 156,690.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,666.40, 392,499.60 and 156,690.40 is: 235,035.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,666.40 : 392,499.60 = 156,690.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,666.40/392,499.60 = 156,690.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,666.40x = 392,499.60 × 156,690.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,666.40x = 61,500,919,323.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,500,919,323.84/261,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,035.60

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