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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,537.23, 549,467.57 and 254,270.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,537.23, 549,467.57 and 254,270.42 is: 381,170.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,537.23 : 549,467.57 = 254,270.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,537.23/549,467.57 = 254,270.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,537.23x = 549,467.57 × 254,270.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,537.23x = 139,713,351,809.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,713,351,809.62/366,537.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,170.97

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