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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,014.60, 389,244.30 and 154,779.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,014.60, 389,244.30 and 154,779.40 is: 231,706.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,014.60 : 389,244.30 = 154,779.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,014.60/389,244.30 = 154,779.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,014.60x = 389,244.30 × 154,779.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,014.60x = 60,246,999,207.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,246,999,207.42/260,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,706.22

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