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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,845.60, 383,768.40 and 241,330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,845.60, 383,768.40 and 241,330.40 is: 361,995.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,845.60 : 383,768.40 = 241,330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,845.60/383,768.40 = 241,330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,845.60x = 383,768.40 × 241,330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,845.60x = 92,614,981,479.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,614,981,479.36/255,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,995.60

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