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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,600.52, 372,221.70 and 241,257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,600.52, 372,221.70 and 241,257 is: 333,089.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,600.52 : 372,221.70 = 241,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,600.52/372,221.70 = 241,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,600.52x = 372,221.70 × 241,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,600.52x = 89,801,090,676.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,801,090,676.90/269,600.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,089.46

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