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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,552.34, 391,833.33 and 154,616.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,552.34, 391,833.33 and 154,616.14 is: 231,631.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,552.34 : 391,833.33 = 154,616.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,552.34/391,833.33 = 154,616.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,552.34x = 391,833.33 × 154,616.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,552.34x = 60,583,757,007.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,583,757,007.95/261,552.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,631.49

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