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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,058.83, 552,093.69 and 242,503.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,058.83, 552,093.69 and 242,503.16 is: 363,758.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,058.83 : 552,093.69 = 242,503.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,058.83/552,093.69 = 242,503.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,058.83x = 552,093.69 × 242,503.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,058.83x = 133,884,461,680.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,884,461,680.59/368,058.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,758.32

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