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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,994.48, 382,141.80 and 161,332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,994.48, 382,141.80 and 161,332.56 is: 241,777.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,994.48 : 382,141.80 = 161,332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,994.48/382,141.80 = 161,332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,994.48x = 382,141.80 × 161,332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,994.48x = 61,651,914,877.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,651,914,877.01/254,994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,777.45

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