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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,295.60, 388,165.80 and 154,060.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,295.60, 388,165.80 and 154,060.40 is: 230,628.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,295.60 : 388,165.80 = 154,060.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,295.60/388,165.80 = 154,060.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,295.60x = 388,165.80 × 154,060.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,295.60x = 59,800,978,414.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,800,978,414.32/259,295.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,628.59

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