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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,502.26, 398,253.40 and 154,616.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,502.26, 398,253.40 and 154,616.50 is: 231,924.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,502.26 : 398,253.40 = 154,616.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,502.26/398,253.40 = 154,616.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,502.26x = 398,253.40 × 154,616.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,502.26x = 61,576,546,821.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,576,546,821.10/265,502.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,924.76

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