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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,170.39, 389,941.43 and 154,068.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,170.39, 389,941.43 and 154,068.03 is: 231,806.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,170.39 : 389,941.43 = 154,068.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,170.39/389,941.43 = 154,068.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,170.39x = 389,941.43 × 154,068.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,170.39x = 60,077,507,165.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,077,507,165.14/259,170.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,806.99

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