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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,036.80, 550,555.20 and 242,377.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,036.80, 550,555.20 and 242,377.80 is: 363,566.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,036.80 : 550,555.20 = 242,377.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,036.80/550,555.20 = 242,377.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,036.80x = 550,555.20 × 242,377.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,036.80x = 133,442,358,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,442,358,154.56/367,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,566.70

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