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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,048.54, 550,201.05 and 248,731.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,048.54, 550,201.05 and 248,731.90 is: 372,845.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,048.54 : 550,201.05 = 248,731.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,048.54/550,201.05 = 248,731.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,048.54x = 550,201.05 × 248,731.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,048.54x = 136,852,552,548.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,852,552,548.50/367,048.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,845.93

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