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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,717.20, 550,992.60 and 242,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,717.20, 550,992.60 and 242,912.40 is: 363,983.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,717.20 : 550,992.60 = 242,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,717.20/550,992.60 = 242,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,717.20x = 550,992.60 × 242,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,717.20x = 133,842,934,848.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,842,934,848.24/367,717.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,983.34

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