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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,996.73, 382,145.18 and 161,334.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,996.73, 382,145.18 and 161,334.81 is: 241,780.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,996.73 : 382,145.18 = 161,334.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,996.73/382,145.18 = 161,334.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,996.73x = 382,145.18 × 161,334.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,996.73x = 61,653,319,201.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,653,319,201.04/254,996.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,780.82

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