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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,630.21, 381,896.10 and 241,985.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,630.21, 381,896.10 and 241,985.70 is: 362,931.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,630.21 : 381,896.10 = 241,985.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,630.21/381,896.10 = 241,985.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,630.21x = 381,896.10 × 241,985.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,630.21x = 92,413,395,085.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,413,395,085.77/254,630.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,931.79

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