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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,030.44, 550,173.69 and 248,713.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,030.44, 550,173.69 and 248,713.74 is: 372,818.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,030.44 : 550,173.69 = 248,713.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,030.44/550,173.69 = 248,713.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,030.44x = 550,173.69 × 248,713.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,030.44x = 136,835,756,089.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,835,756,089.50/367,030.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,818.55

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