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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,967.90, 392,951.85 and 156,732.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,967.90, 392,951.85 and 156,732.70 is: 235,099.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,967.90 : 392,951.85 = 156,732.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,967.90/392,951.85 = 156,732.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,967.90x = 392,951.85 × 156,732.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,967.90x = 61,588,404,420.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,588,404,420.50/261,967.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,099.05

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