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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,868.91, 548,803.35 and 241,180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,868.91, 548,803.35 and 241,180.75 is: 361,771.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,868.91 : 548,803.35 = 241,180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,868.91/548,803.35 = 241,180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,868.91x = 548,803.35 × 241,180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,868.91x = 132,360,802,183.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,360,802,183.50/365,868.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,771.11

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