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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,004.30, 550,506.45 and 241,438.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,004.30, 550,506.45 and 241,438.10 is: 362,157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,004.30 : 550,506.45 = 241,438.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,004.30/550,506.45 = 241,438.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,004.30x = 550,506.45 × 241,438.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,004.30x = 132,913,231,325.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,913,231,325.75/367,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,157.15

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