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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,937.30, 550,405.95 and 242,278.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,937.30, 550,405.95 and 242,278.30 is: 363,417.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,937.30 : 550,405.95 = 242,278.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,937.30/550,405.95 = 242,278.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,937.30x = 550,405.95 × 242,278.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,937.30x = 133,351,417,875.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,351,417,875.89/366,937.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,417.45

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