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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,035.80, 550,553.70 and 242,376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,035.80, 550,553.70 and 242,376.80 is: 363,565.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,035.80 : 550,553.70 = 242,376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,035.80/550,553.70 = 242,376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,035.80x = 550,553.70 × 242,376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,035.80x = 133,441,444,034.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,441,444,034.16/367,035.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,565.20

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