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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,092.18, 540,839.16 and 246,969

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,092.18, 540,839.16 and 246,969 is: 369,906.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,092.18 : 540,839.16 = 246,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,092.18/540,839.16 = 246,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,092.18x = 540,839.16 × 246,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,092.18x = 133,570,506,506.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,570,506,506.04/361,092.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,906.95

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