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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,934.30, 550,401.45 and 242,275.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,934.30, 550,401.45 and 242,275.30 is: 363,412.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,934.30 : 550,401.45 = 242,275.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,934.30/550,401.45 = 242,275.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,934.30x = 550,401.45 × 242,275.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,934.30x = 133,348,676,419.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,348,676,419.19/366,934.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,412.95

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