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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,999.23, 382,148.92 and 161,337.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,999.23, 382,148.92 and 161,337.31 is: 241,784.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,999.23 : 382,148.92 = 161,337.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,999.23/382,148.92 = 161,337.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,999.23x = 382,148.92 × 161,337.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,999.23x = 61,654,878,772.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,654,878,772.21/254,999.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,784.57

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