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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,952.30, 550,428.45 and 242,293.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,952.30, 550,428.45 and 242,293.30 is: 363,439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,952.30 : 550,428.45 = 242,293.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,952.30/550,428.45 = 242,293.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,952.30x = 550,428.45 × 242,293.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,952.30x = 133,365,125,564.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,365,125,564.39/366,952.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,439.95

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