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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,586.04, 542,383.62 and 249,236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,586.04, 542,383.62 and 249,236.10 is: 373,857.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,586.04 : 542,383.62 = 249,236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,586.04/542,383.62 = 249,236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,586.04x = 542,383.62 × 249,236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,586.04x = 135,181,578,152.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,181,578,152.68/361,586.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,857.29

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