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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,538.60, 388,530.30 and 154,303.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,538.60, 388,530.30 and 154,303.40 is: 230,992.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,538.60 : 388,530.30 = 154,303.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,538.60/388,530.30 = 154,303.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,538.60x = 388,530.30 × 154,303.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,538.60x = 59,951,546,293.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,951,546,293.02/259,538.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,992.79

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