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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,545.60, 388,540.80 and 154,310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,545.60, 388,540.80 and 154,310.40 is: 231,003.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,545.60 : 388,540.80 = 154,310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,545.60/388,540.80 = 154,310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,545.60x = 388,540.80 × 154,310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,545.60x = 59,955,886,264.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,955,886,264.32/259,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,003.29

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