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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,232.60, 381,348.90 and 242,568.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,232.60, 381,348.90 and 242,568.60 is: 363,852.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,232.60 : 381,348.90 = 242,568.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,232.60/381,348.90 = 242,568.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,232.60x = 381,348.90 × 242,568.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,232.60x = 92,503,268,784.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,503,268,784.54/254,232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,852.90

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