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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,591.44, 381,837.96 and 241,946.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,591.44, 381,837.96 and 241,946.96 is: 362,873.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,591.44 : 381,837.96 = 241,946.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,591.44/381,837.96 = 241,946.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,591.44x = 381,837.96 × 241,946.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,591.44x = 92,384,533,634.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,384,533,634.60/254,591.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,873.68

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