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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,779.70, 550,169.55 and 254,805.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,779.70, 550,169.55 and 254,805.30 is: 382,207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,779.70 : 550,169.55 = 254,805.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,779.70/550,169.55 = 254,805.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,779.70x = 550,169.55 × 254,805.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,779.70x = 140,186,117,238.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,186,117,238.62/366,779.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,207.95

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