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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,876.30, 550,314.45 and 240,905.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,876.30, 550,314.45 and 240,905.10 is: 361,357.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,876.30 : 550,314.45 = 240,905.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,876.30/550,314.45 = 240,905.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,876.30x = 550,314.45 × 240,905.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,876.30x = 132,573,557,608.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,573,557,608.70/366,876.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,357.65

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