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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,835.37, 542,067.97 and 241,529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,835.37, 542,067.97 and 241,529.56 is: 361,837.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,835.37 : 542,067.97 = 241,529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,835.37/542,067.97 = 241,529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,835.37x = 542,067.97 × 241,529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,835.37x = 130,925,438,284.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,925,438,284.19/361,835.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,837.04

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