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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,158.44, 381,833.43 and 239,796.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,158.44, 381,833.43 and 239,796.06 is: 360,256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,158.44 : 381,833.43 = 239,796.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,158.44/381,833.43 = 239,796.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,158.44x = 381,833.43 × 239,796.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,158.44x = 91,562,152,090.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,562,152,090.29/254,158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,256.19

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