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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,953.80, 550,430.70 and 242,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,953.80, 550,430.70 and 242,294.80 is: 363,442.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,953.80 : 550,430.70 = 242,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,953.80/550,430.70 = 242,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,953.80x = 550,430.70 × 242,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,953.80x = 133,366,496,370.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,366,496,370.36/366,953.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,442.20

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