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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,323.60, 388,207.80 and 154,088.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,323.60, 388,207.80 and 154,088.40 is: 230,670.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,323.60 : 388,207.80 = 154,088.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,323.60/388,207.80 = 154,088.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,323.60x = 388,207.80 × 154,088.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,323.60x = 59,818,318,769.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,818,318,769.52/259,323.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,670.56

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