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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,083.15, 540,825.66 and 246,959.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,083.15, 540,825.66 and 246,959.96 is: 369,893.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,083.15 : 540,825.66 = 246,959.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,083.15/540,825.66 = 246,959.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,083.15x = 540,825.66 × 246,959.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,083.15x = 133,562,280,656.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,562,280,656.45/361,083.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,893.42

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