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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,562.80, 381,844.20 and 241,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,562.80, 381,844.20 and 241,732.40 is: 362,598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,562.80 : 381,844.20 = 241,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,562.80/381,844.20 = 241,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,562.80x = 381,844.20 × 241,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,562.80x = 92,304,114,892.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,304,114,892.08/254,562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,598.60

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