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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,359.98, 552,539.97 and 243,671.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,359.98, 552,539.97 and 243,671.82 is: 365,507.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,359.98 : 552,539.97 = 243,671.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,359.98/552,539.97 = 243,671.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,359.98x = 552,539.97 × 243,671.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,359.98x = 134,638,420,112.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,638,420,112.65/368,359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,507.73

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