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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,131.60, 551,633.70 and 247,742.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,131.60, 551,633.70 and 247,742.32 is: 371,234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,131.60 : 551,633.70 = 247,742.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,131.60/551,633.70 = 247,742.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,131.60x = 551,633.70 × 247,742.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,131.60x = 136,663,012,628.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,663,012,628.18/368,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,234.13

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