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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,031.80, 550,547.70 and 242,372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,031.80, 550,547.70 and 242,372.80 is: 363,559.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,031.80 : 550,547.70 = 242,372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,031.80/550,547.70 = 242,372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,031.80x = 550,547.70 × 242,372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,031.80x = 133,437,787,582.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,437,787,582.56/367,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,559.20

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