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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,126.55, 551,626.18 and 247,737.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,126.55, 551,626.18 and 247,737.19 is: 371,226.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,126.55 : 551,626.18 = 247,737.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,126.55/551,626.18 = 247,737.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,126.55x = 551,626.18 × 247,737.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,126.55x = 136,658,319,763.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,658,319,763.63/368,126.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,226.47

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