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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,001.87, 551,862.70 and 241,608.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,001.87, 551,862.70 and 241,608.31 is: 362,320.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,001.87 : 551,862.70 = 241,608.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,001.87/551,862.70 = 241,608.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,001.87x = 551,862.70 × 241,608.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,001.87x = 133,334,614,299.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,334,614,299.04/368,001.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,320.48

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