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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,935.76, 509,205.48 and 241,564.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,935.76, 509,205.48 and 241,564.88 is: 333,408.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,935.76 : 509,205.48 = 241,564.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,935.76/509,205.48 = 241,564.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,935.76x = 509,205.48 × 241,564.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,935.76x = 123,006,160,671.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,006,160,671.54/368,935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,408.07

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