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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,867.61, 548,801.41 and 241,179.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,867.61, 548,801.41 and 241,179.45 is: 361,769.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,867.61 : 548,801.41 = 241,179.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,867.61/548,801.41 = 241,179.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,867.61x = 548,801.41 × 241,179.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,867.61x = 132,359,622,223.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,359,622,223.03/365,867.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,769.17

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