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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,672.40, 392,508.60 and 156,696.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,672.40, 392,508.60 and 156,696.40 is: 235,044.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,672.40 : 392,508.60 = 156,696.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,672.40/392,508.60 = 156,696.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,672.40x = 392,508.60 × 156,696.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,672.40x = 61,504,684,589.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,504,684,589.04/261,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,044.60

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