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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,005, 551,867.38 and 241,611.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,005, 551,867.38 and 241,611.44 is: 362,325.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,005 : 551,867.38 = 241,611.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,005/551,867.38 = 241,611.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,005x = 551,867.38 × 241,611.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,005x = 133,337,472,370.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,337,472,370.83/368,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,325.17

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