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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,547.60, 388,543.80 and 154,312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,547.60, 388,543.80 and 154,312.40 is: 231,006.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,547.60 : 388,543.80 = 154,312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,547.60/388,543.80 = 154,312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,547.60x = 388,543.80 × 154,312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,547.60x = 59,957,126,283.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,957,126,283.12/259,547.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,006.28

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