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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,941.12, 392,908.80 and 156,789.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,941.12, 392,908.80 and 156,789.44 is: 235,182.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,941.12 : 392,908.80 = 156,789.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,941.12/392,908.80 = 156,789.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,941.12x = 392,908.80 × 156,789.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,941.12x = 61,603,950,723.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,603,950,723.07/261,941.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,182.44

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