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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,804.34, 382,156.29 and 242,159.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,804.34, 382,156.29 and 242,159.70 is: 363,191.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,804.34 : 382,156.29 = 242,159.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,804.34/382,156.29 = 242,159.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,804.34x = 382,156.29 × 242,159.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,804.34x = 92,542,852,539.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,542,852,539.51/254,804.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,191.82

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