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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,567.60, 388,573.80 and 154,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,567.60, 388,573.80 and 154,332.40 is: 231,036.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,567.60 : 388,573.80 = 154,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,567.60/388,573.80 = 154,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,567.60x = 388,573.80 × 154,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,567.60x = 59,969,527,131.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,969,527,131.12/259,567.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,036.26

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