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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,998.23, 382,147.43 and 161,336.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,998.23, 382,147.43 and 161,336.31 is: 241,783.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,998.23 : 382,147.43 = 161,336.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,998.23/382,147.43 = 161,336.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,998.23x = 382,147.43 × 161,336.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,998.23x = 61,654,255,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,654,255,425.50/254,998.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,783.07

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