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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,024.30, 550,536.45 and 242,365.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,024.30, 550,536.45 and 242,365.30 is: 363,547.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,024.30 : 550,536.45 = 242,365.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,024.30/550,536.45 = 242,365.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,024.30x = 550,536.45 × 242,365.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,024.30x = 133,430,931,865.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,430,931,865.19/367,024.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,547.95

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