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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,462.20, 381,693.30 and 241,340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,462.20, 381,693.30 and 241,340.20 is: 362,010.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,462.20 : 381,693.30 = 241,340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,462.20/381,693.30 = 241,340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,462.20x = 381,693.30 × 241,340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,462.20x = 92,117,937,360.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,117,937,360.66/254,462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,010.30

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