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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,838.98, 382,207.43 and 242,193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,838.98, 382,207.43 and 242,193.26 is: 363,241.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,838.98 : 382,207.43 = 242,193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,838.98/382,207.43 = 242,193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,838.98x = 382,207.43 × 242,193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,838.98x = 92,568,065,028.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,568,065,028.92/254,838.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,241.39

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