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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,008.60, 540,012.90 and 248,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,008.60, 540,012.90 and 248,034.20 is: 372,051.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,008.60 : 540,012.90 = 248,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,008.60/540,012.90 = 248,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,008.60x = 540,012.90 × 248,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,008.60x = 133,941,667,641.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,941,667,641.18/360,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,051.30

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