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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,695.17, 383,542.72 and 242,909.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,695.17, 383,542.72 and 242,909.77 is: 364,364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,695.17 : 383,542.72 = 242,909.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,695.17/383,542.72 = 242,909.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,695.17x = 383,542.72 × 242,909.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,695.17x = 93,166,273,736.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,166,273,736.57/255,695.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,364.62

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