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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,836.73, 382,204.07 and 242,191.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,836.73, 382,204.07 and 242,191.01 is: 363,238.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,836.73 : 382,204.07 = 242,191.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,836.73/382,204.07 = 242,191.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,836.73x = 382,204.07 × 242,191.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,836.73x = 92,566,390,392.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,566,390,392.18/254,836.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,238.02

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