Larry Ellison at $154.9 billion after report he fell out of top 10

Larry Ellison is worth $154.9 billion, according to Forbes' real-time billionaires data, which ranks him 10th among the world's richest people. The figure comes after VnExpress International reported that the Oracle co-founder had dropped out of the global top 10.

What was reported

In a report headlined "Warren Buffett now world's eighth-richest man as Larry Ellison drops out of top 10," VnExpress International said Buffett had climbed to eighth place in the global wealth rankings. The same report said Ellison had slipped out of the top 10.

Where his ranking stands now

Forbes' live ranking has since moved, and now puts Ellison back at No. 10. His fortune is up about $1.6 billion in the latest live figures, a gain that has lifted him back into the top tier of the list.

What his fortune is built on

Ellison's wealth comes from Oracle, the U.S. technology company he is best known for. Because his net worth is closely tied to the company, changes in Oracle's value feed directly into his estimated fortune and his position among the world's richest people.

Ellison is based in the United States. His live net worth and ranking can be followed alongside other fortunes on the billionaires list.