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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,901.80, 550,352.70 and 240,602.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,901.80, 550,352.70 and 240,602.55 is: 360,903.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,901.80 : 550,352.70 = 240,602.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,901.80/550,352.70 = 240,602.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,901.80x = 550,352.70 × 240,602.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,901.80x = 132,416,263,019.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,416,263,019.39/366,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,903.83

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