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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,872.41, 548,808.62 and 241,184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,872.41, 548,808.62 and 241,184.25 is: 361,776.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,872.41 : 548,808.62 = 241,184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,872.41/548,808.62 = 241,184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,872.41x = 548,808.62 × 241,184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,872.41x = 132,363,994,202.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,363,994,202.31/365,872.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,776.38

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