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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,758.76, 508,969.86 and 241,360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,758.76, 508,969.86 and 241,360.16 is: 333,131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,758.76 : 508,969.86 = 241,360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,758.76/508,969.86 = 241,360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,758.76x = 508,969.86 × 241,360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,758.76x = 122,845,046,844.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,845,046,844.78/368,758.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,131.20

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