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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,053.98, 541,470.04 and 249,451.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,053.98, 541,470.04 and 249,451.37 is: 374,100.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,053.98 : 541,470.04 = 249,451.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,053.98/541,470.04 = 249,451.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,053.98x = 541,470.04 × 249,451.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,053.98x = 135,070,443,291.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,070,443,291.96/361,053.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,100.41

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