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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,802.91, 550,651.77 and 249,263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,802.91, 550,651.77 and 249,263.46 is: 373,181.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,802.91 : 550,651.77 = 249,263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,802.91/550,651.77 = 249,263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,802.91x = 550,651.77 × 249,263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,802.91x = 137,257,365,445.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,257,365,445.32/367,802.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,181.84

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