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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,966.80, 392,719.80 and 156,827.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,966.80, 392,719.80 and 156,827.60 is: 235,103.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,966.80 : 392,719.80 = 156,827.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,966.80/392,719.80 = 156,827.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,966.80x = 392,719.80 × 156,827.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,966.80x = 61,589,303,706.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,589,303,706.48/261,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,103.47

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