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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,465.15, 392,326.92 and 154,844.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,465.15, 392,326.92 and 154,844.81 is: 232,343.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,465.15 : 392,326.92 = 154,844.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,465.15/392,326.92 = 154,844.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,465.15x = 392,326.92 × 154,844.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,465.15x = 60,749,785,423.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,749,785,423.65/261,465.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,343.72

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