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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,033.80, 550,550.70 and 242,374.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,033.80, 550,550.70 and 242,374.80 is: 363,562.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,033.80 : 550,550.70 = 242,374.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,033.80/550,550.70 = 242,374.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,033.80x = 550,550.70 × 242,374.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,033.80x = 133,439,615,802.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,439,615,802.36/367,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,562.20

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