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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,997.73, 382,146.67 and 161,335.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,997.73, 382,146.67 and 161,335.81 is: 241,782.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,997.73 : 382,146.67 = 161,335.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,997.73/382,146.67 = 161,335.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,997.73x = 382,146.67 × 161,335.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,997.73x = 61,653,942,543.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,653,942,543.25/254,997.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,782.32

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