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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,010.60, 388,515.90 and 153,775.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,010.60, 388,515.90 and 153,775.40 is: 230,663.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,010.60 : 388,515.90 = 153,775.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,010.60/388,515.90 = 153,775.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,010.60x = 388,515.90 × 153,775.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,010.60x = 59,744,187,928.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,744,187,928.86/259,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,663.10

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