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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,852.48, 550,278.72 and 242,164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,852.48, 550,278.72 and 242,164.32 is: 363,246.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,852.48 : 550,278.72 = 242,164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,852.48/550,278.72 = 242,164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,852.48x = 550,278.72 × 242,164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,852.48x = 133,257,872,039.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,257,872,039.27/366,852.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,246.48

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