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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,799.48, 550,199.24 and 242,111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,799.48, 550,199.24 and 242,111.32 is: 363,166.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,799.48 : 550,199.24 = 242,111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,799.48/550,199.24 = 242,111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,799.48x = 550,199.24 × 242,111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,799.48x = 133,209,464,259.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,209,464,259.40/366,799.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,166.99

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