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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,083.59, 551,562.21 and 247,694.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,083.59, 551,562.21 and 247,694.71 is: 371,163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,083.59 : 551,562.21 = 247,694.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,083.59/551,562.21 = 247,694.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,083.59x = 551,562.21 × 247,694.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,083.59x = 136,619,038,895.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,619,038,895.10/368,083.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,163.08

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