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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,085.21, 550,511.15 and 249,512.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,085.21, 550,511.15 and 249,512.09 is: 374,188.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,085.21 : 550,511.15 = 249,512.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,085.21/550,511.15 = 249,512.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,085.21x = 550,511.15 × 249,512.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,085.21x = 137,359,183,604.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,359,183,604.69/367,085.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,188.83

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