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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,951.30, 550,426.95 and 242,292.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,951.30, 550,426.95 and 242,292.30 is: 363,438.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,951.30 : 550,426.95 = 242,292.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,951.30/550,426.95 = 242,292.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,951.30x = 550,426.95 × 242,292.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,951.30x = 133,364,211,697.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,364,211,697.49/366,951.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,438.45

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