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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,253.27, 381,975.42 and 239,890.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,253.27, 381,975.42 and 239,890.61 is: 360,397.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,253.27 : 381,975.42 = 239,890.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,253.27/381,975.42 = 239,890.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,253.27x = 381,975.42 × 239,890.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,253.27x = 91,632,314,598.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,632,314,598.93/254,253.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,397.78

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