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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,028.24, 550,265.26 and 240,700.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,028.24, 550,265.26 and 240,700.30 is: 360,868.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,028.24 : 550,265.26 = 240,700.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,028.24/550,265.26 = 240,700.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,028.24x = 550,265.26 × 240,700.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,028.24x = 132,449,013,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,449,013,161.58/367,028.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,868.73

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