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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,927.80, 550,391.70 and 242,268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,927.80, 550,391.70 and 242,268.80 is: 363,403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,927.80 : 550,391.70 = 242,268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,927.80/550,391.70 = 242,268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,927.80x = 550,391.70 × 242,268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,927.80x = 133,342,736,688.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,342,736,688.96/366,927.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,403.20

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