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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,938.40, 383,907.60 and 242,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,938.40, 383,907.60 and 242,114.40 is: 363,171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,938.40 : 383,907.60 = 242,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,938.40/383,907.60 = 242,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,938.40x = 383,907.60 × 242,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,938.40x = 92,949,558,229.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,949,558,229.44/255,938.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,171.60

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