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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,059.55, 372,787.16 and 241,716.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,059.55, 372,787.16 and 241,716.03 is: 333,662.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,059.55 : 372,787.16 = 241,716.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,059.55/372,787.16 = 241,716.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,059.55x = 372,787.16 × 241,716.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,059.55x = 90,108,631,141.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,108,631,141.59/270,059.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,662.08

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