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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,281.60, 388,144.80 and 154,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,281.60, 388,144.80 and 154,046.40 is: 230,607.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,281.60 : 388,144.80 = 154,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,281.60/388,144.80 = 154,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,281.60x = 388,144.80 × 154,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,281.60x = 59,792,309,118.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,792,309,118.72/259,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,607.61

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