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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,541.60, 388,534.80 and 154,306.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,541.60, 388,534.80 and 154,306.40 is: 230,997.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,541.60 : 388,534.80 = 154,306.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,541.60/388,534.80 = 154,306.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,541.60x = 388,534.80 × 154,306.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,541.60x = 59,953,406,262.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,953,406,262.72/259,541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,997.29

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