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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,835.99, 542,068.91 and 241,530.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,835.99, 542,068.91 and 241,530.18 is: 361,837.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,835.99 : 542,068.91 = 241,530.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,835.99/542,068.91 = 241,530.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,835.99x = 542,068.91 × 241,530.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,835.99x = 130,926,001,102.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,926,001,102.79/361,835.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,837.98

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