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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,149, 380,028.25 and 241,826.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,149, 380,028.25 and 241,826.12 is: 360,184.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,149 : 380,028.25 = 241,826.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,149/380,028.25 = 241,826.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,149x = 380,028.25 × 241,826.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,149x = 91,900,757,187.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,900,757,187.89/255,149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,184.67

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