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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,364.80, 552,223.20 and 249,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,364.80, 552,223.20 and 249,651.20 is: 374,257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,364.80 : 552,223.20 = 249,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,364.80/552,223.20 = 249,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,364.80x = 552,223.20 × 249,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,364.80x = 137,863,184,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,863,184,547.84/368,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,257.22

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