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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,325.60, 388,210.80 and 154,090.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,325.60, 388,210.80 and 154,090.40 is: 230,673.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,325.60 : 388,210.80 = 154,090.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,325.60/388,210.80 = 154,090.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,325.60x = 388,210.80 × 154,090.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,325.60x = 59,819,557,456.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,819,557,456.32/259,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,673.55

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