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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,159.44, 381,834.93 and 239,797.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,159.44, 381,834.93 and 239,797.06 is: 360,257.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,159.44 : 381,834.93 = 239,797.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,159.44/381,834.93 = 239,797.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,159.44x = 381,834.93 × 239,797.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,159.44x = 91,562,893,619.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,562,893,619.31/254,159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,257.69

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