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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,262.60, 388,116.30 and 154,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,262.60, 388,116.30 and 154,027.40 is: 230,579.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,262.60 : 388,116.30 = 154,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,262.60/388,116.30 = 154,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,262.60x = 388,116.30 × 154,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,262.60x = 59,780,544,586.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,780,544,586.62/259,262.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,579.13

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