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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,337.20, 551,005.80 and 248,364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,337.20, 551,005.80 and 248,364.40 is: 372,546.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,337.20 : 551,005.80 = 248,364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,337.20/551,005.80 = 248,364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,337.20x = 551,005.80 × 248,364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,337.20x = 136,850,224,913.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,850,224,913.52/367,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,546.60

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