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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,442.56, 383,313.94 and 242,064.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,442.56, 383,313.94 and 242,064.32 is: 364,666.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,442.56 : 383,313.94 = 242,064.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,442.56/383,313.94 = 242,064.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,442.56x = 383,313.94 × 242,064.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,442.56x = 92,786,628,232.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,786,628,232.62/254,442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,666.31

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