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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,392.09, 541,727.27 and 241,549.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,392.09, 541,727.27 and 241,549.98 is: 362,083.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,392.09 : 541,727.27 = 241,549.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,392.09/541,727.27 = 241,549.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,392.09x = 541,727.27 × 241,549.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,392.09x = 130,854,210,026.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,854,210,026.21/361,392.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,083.77

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