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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,999.60, 389,221.80 and 154,764.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,999.60, 389,221.80 and 154,764.40 is: 231,683.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,999.60 : 389,221.80 = 154,764.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,999.60/389,221.80 = 154,764.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,999.60x = 389,221.80 × 154,764.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,999.60x = 60,237,678,343.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,237,678,343.92/259,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,683.73

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