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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,166.40, 498,162.96 and 247,792.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,166.40, 498,162.96 and 247,792.32 is: 341,784.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,166.40 : 498,162.96 = 247,792.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,166.40/498,162.96 = 247,792.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,166.40x = 498,162.96 × 247,792.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,166.40x = 123,440,955,596.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,440,955,596.47/361,166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,784.16

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