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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,093.34, 541,712.92 and 248,827.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,093.34, 541,712.92 and 248,827.34 is: 373,291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,093.34 : 541,712.92 = 248,827.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,093.34/541,712.92 = 248,827.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,093.34x = 541,712.92 × 248,827.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,093.34x = 134,792,984,927.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,792,984,927.23/361,093.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,291.25

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