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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,814.84, 382,172.04 and 242,170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,814.84, 382,172.04 and 242,170.20 is: 363,207.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,814.84 : 382,172.04 = 242,170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,814.84/382,172.04 = 242,170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,814.84x = 382,172.04 × 242,170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,814.84x = 92,550,679,361.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,550,679,361.21/254,814.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,207.57

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