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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,085.16, 540,828.66 and 246,961.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,085.16, 540,828.66 and 246,961.96 is: 369,896.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,085.16 : 540,828.66 = 246,961.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,085.16/540,828.66 = 246,961.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,085.16x = 540,828.66 × 246,961.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,085.16x = 133,564,105,897.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,564,105,897.77/361,085.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,896.41

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