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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,675.16, 552,449.39 and 248,286.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,675.16, 552,449.39 and 248,286.98 is: 372,051.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,675.16 : 552,449.39 = 248,286.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,675.16/552,449.39 = 248,286.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,675.16x = 552,449.39 × 248,286.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,675.16x = 137,165,986,642.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,165,986,642.26/368,675.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,051.07

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