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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,231.10, 381,346.65 and 242,567.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,231.10, 381,346.65 and 242,567.10 is: 363,850.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,231.10 : 381,346.65 = 242,567.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,231.10/381,346.65 = 242,567.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,231.10x = 381,346.65 × 242,567.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,231.10x = 92,502,150,985.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,502,150,985.22/254,231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,850.65

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