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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,886.10, 542,829.15 and 249,911.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,886.10, 542,829.15 and 249,911.70 is: 374,867.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,886.10 : 542,829.15 = 249,911.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,886.10/542,829.15 = 249,911.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,886.10x = 542,829.15 × 249,911.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,886.10x = 135,659,355,686.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,659,355,686.06/361,886.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,867.55

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