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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,954.80, 550,432.20 and 242,295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,954.80, 550,432.20 and 242,295.80 is: 363,443.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,954.80 : 550,432.20 = 242,295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,954.80/550,432.20 = 242,295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,954.80x = 550,432.20 × 242,295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,954.80x = 133,367,410,244.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,367,410,244.76/366,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,443.70

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