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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,277.60, 388,138.80 and 154,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,277.60, 388,138.80 and 154,042.40 is: 230,601.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,277.60 : 388,138.80 = 154,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,277.60/388,138.80 = 154,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,277.60x = 388,138.80 × 154,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,277.60x = 59,789,832,285.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,789,832,285.12/259,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,601.61

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