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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,967.40, 392,951.10 and 156,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,967.40, 392,951.10 and 156,732.20 is: 235,098.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,967.40 : 392,951.10 = 156,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,967.40/392,951.10 = 156,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,967.40x = 392,951.10 × 156,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,967.40x = 61,588,090,395.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,588,090,395.42/261,967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,098.30

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