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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,873.80, 550,310.70 and 240,902.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,873.80, 550,310.70 and 240,902.60 is: 361,353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,873.80 : 550,310.70 = 240,902.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,873.80/550,310.70 = 240,902.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,873.80x = 550,310.70 × 240,902.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,873.80x = 132,571,278,437.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,571,278,437.82/366,873.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,353.90

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