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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,242.12, 352,461.55 and 240,760.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,242.12, 352,461.55 and 240,760.48 is: 333,771.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,242.12 : 352,461.55 = 240,760.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,242.12/352,461.55 = 240,760.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,242.12x = 352,461.55 × 240,760.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,242.12x = 84,858,811,959.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,858,811,959.54/254,242.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,771.65

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