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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,232.55, 550,848.83 and 241,261.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,232.55, 550,848.83 and 241,261.35 is: 361,892.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,232.55 : 550,848.83 = 241,261.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,232.55/550,848.83 = 241,261.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,232.55x = 550,848.83 × 241,261.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,232.55x = 132,898,531,165.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,898,531,165.41/367,232.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,892.03

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