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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,396.46, 525,161.04 and 249,032.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,396.46, 525,161.04 and 249,032.96 is: 373,241.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,396.46 : 525,161.04 = 249,032.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,396.46/525,161.04 = 249,032.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,396.46x = 525,161.04 × 249,032.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,396.46x = 130,782,408,267.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,782,408,267.88/350,396.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,241.24

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