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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,675.80, 552,689.70 and 249,962.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,675.80, 552,689.70 and 249,962.20 is: 374,723.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,675.80 : 552,689.70 = 249,962.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,675.80/552,689.70 = 249,962.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,675.80x = 552,689.70 × 249,962.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,675.80x = 138,151,533,329.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,151,533,329.34/368,675.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,723.63

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