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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,546.84, 391,825.08 and 154,610.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,546.84, 391,825.08 and 154,610.64 is: 231,623.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,546.84 : 391,825.08 = 154,610.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,546.84/391,825.08 = 154,610.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,546.84x = 391,825.08 × 154,610.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,546.84x = 60,580,326,386.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,580,326,386.85/261,546.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,623.24

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