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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,030.60, 389,268.30 and 154,795.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,030.60, 389,268.30 and 154,795.40 is: 231,730.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,030.60 : 389,268.30 = 154,795.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,030.60/389,268.30 = 154,795.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,030.60x = 389,268.30 × 154,795.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,030.60x = 60,256,942,205.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,256,942,205.82/260,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,730.20

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