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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,938.80, 550,408.20 and 242,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,938.80, 550,408.20 and 242,279.80 is: 363,419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,938.80 : 550,408.20 = 242,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,938.80/550,408.20 = 242,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,938.80x = 550,408.20 × 242,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,938.80x = 133,352,788,614.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,352,788,614.36/366,938.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,419.70

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