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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,977.80, 382,067.10 and 161,285.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,977.80, 382,067.10 and 161,285.64 is: 241,675.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,977.80 : 382,067.10 = 161,285.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,977.80/382,067.10 = 161,285.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,977.80x = 382,067.10 × 161,285.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,977.80x = 61,621,936,746.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,621,936,746.44/254,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,675.69

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