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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,156.94, 381,831.18 and 239,794.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,156.94, 381,831.18 and 239,794.56 is: 360,253.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,156.94 : 381,831.18 = 239,794.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,156.94/381,831.18 = 239,794.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,156.94x = 381,831.18 × 239,794.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,156.94x = 91,561,039,802.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,561,039,802.38/254,156.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,253.94

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