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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,491.80, 381,737.70 and 161,410.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,491.80, 381,737.70 and 161,410.20 is: 242,115.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,491.80 : 381,737.70 = 161,410.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,491.80/381,737.70 = 161,410.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,491.80x = 381,737.70 × 161,410.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,491.80x = 61,616,358,504.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,616,358,504.54/254,491.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,115.30

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