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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,977.80, 551,966.70 and 242,006.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,977.80, 551,966.70 and 242,006.60 is: 363,009.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,977.80 : 551,966.70 = 242,006.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,977.80/551,966.70 = 242,006.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,977.80x = 551,966.70 × 242,006.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,977.80x = 133,579,584,380.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,579,584,380.22/367,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,009.90

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