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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,843.60, 388,265.40 and 153,608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,843.60, 388,265.40 and 153,608.40 is: 230,412.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,843.60 : 388,265.40 = 153,608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,843.60/388,265.40 = 153,608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,843.60x = 388,265.40 × 153,608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,843.60x = 59,640,826,869.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,640,826,869.36/258,843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,412.60

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