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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,568.60, 388,575.30 and 154,333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,568.60, 388,575.30 and 154,333.40 is: 231,037.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,568.60 : 388,575.30 = 154,333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,568.60/388,575.30 = 154,333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,568.60x = 388,575.30 × 154,333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,568.60x = 59,970,147,205.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,970,147,205.02/259,568.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,037.76

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