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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,936.20, 550,404.30 and 254,961.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,936.20, 550,404.30 and 254,961.80 is: 382,442.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,936.20 : 550,404.30 = 254,961.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,936.20/550,404.30 = 254,961.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,936.20x = 550,404.30 × 254,961.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,936.20x = 140,332,071,055.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,332,071,055.74/366,936.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,442.70

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