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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,887.60, 542,831.40 and 249,913.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,887.60, 542,831.40 and 249,913.20 is: 374,869.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,887.60 : 542,831.40 = 249,913.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,887.60/542,831.40 = 249,913.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,887.60x = 542,831.40 × 249,913.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,887.60x = 135,660,732,234.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,660,732,234.48/361,887.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,869.80

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