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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,592.44, 381,839.46 and 241,947.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,592.44, 381,839.46 and 241,947.96 is: 362,875.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,592.44 : 381,839.46 = 241,947.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,592.44/381,839.46 = 241,947.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,592.44x = 381,839.46 × 241,947.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,592.44x = 92,385,278,394.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,385,278,394.50/254,592.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,875.18

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