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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,444.93, 391,177.76 and 154,886.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,444.93, 391,177.76 and 154,886.09 is: 231,742.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,444.93 : 391,177.76 = 154,886.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,444.93/391,177.76 = 154,886.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,444.93x = 391,177.76 × 154,886.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,444.93x = 60,587,991,011.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,587,991,011.04/261,444.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,742.84

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