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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,847.48, 550,271.22 and 242,159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,847.48, 550,271.22 and 242,159.32 is: 363,238.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,847.48 : 550,271.22 = 242,159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,847.48/550,271.22 = 242,159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,847.48x = 550,271.22 × 242,159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,847.48x = 133,253,304,450.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,253,304,450.77/366,847.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,238.98

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