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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,593.44, 381,840.96 and 241,948.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,593.44, 381,840.96 and 241,948.96 is: 362,876.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,593.44 : 381,840.96 = 241,948.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,593.44/381,840.96 = 241,948.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,593.44x = 381,840.96 × 241,948.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,593.44x = 92,386,023,157.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,386,023,157.40/254,593.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,876.68

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