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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,794.48, 550,191.74 and 242,106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,794.48, 550,191.74 and 242,106.32 is: 363,159.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,794.48 : 550,191.74 = 242,106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,794.48/550,191.74 = 242,106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,794.48x = 550,191.74 × 242,106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,794.48x = 133,204,897,465.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,204,897,465.80/366,794.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,159.49

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