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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,854.80, 382,282.20 and 242,607.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,854.80, 382,282.20 and 242,607.60 is: 363,911.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,854.80 : 382,282.20 = 242,607.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,854.80/382,282.20 = 242,607.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,854.80x = 382,282.20 × 242,607.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,854.80x = 92,744,567,064.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,744,567,064.72/254,854.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,911.40

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