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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,148, 380,026.76 and 241,825.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,148, 380,026.76 and 241,825.12 is: 360,183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,148 : 380,026.76 = 241,825.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,148/380,026.76 = 241,825.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,148x = 380,026.76 × 241,825.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,148x = 91,900,016,840.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,900,016,840.21/255,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,183.18

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