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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,605.33, 381,858.79 and 241,960.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,605.33, 381,858.79 and 241,960.83 is: 362,894.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,605.33 : 381,858.79 = 241,960.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,605.33/381,858.79 = 241,960.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,605.33x = 381,858.79 × 241,960.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,605.33x = 92,394,869,771.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,394,869,771.20/254,605.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,894.48

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