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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,234.10, 389,573.55 and 154,998.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,234.10, 389,573.55 and 154,998.90 is: 232,035.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,234.10 : 389,573.55 = 154,998.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,234.10/389,573.55 = 154,998.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,234.10x = 389,573.55 × 154,998.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,234.10x = 60,383,471,719.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,383,471,719.10/260,234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,035.20

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