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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,130.60, 551,632.20 and 247,741.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,130.60, 551,632.20 and 247,741.32 is: 371,232.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,130.60 : 551,632.20 = 247,741.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,130.60/551,632.20 = 247,741.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,130.60x = 551,632.20 × 247,741.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,130.60x = 136,662,089,382.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,662,089,382.50/368,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,232.63

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