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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,666.40, 407,499.60 and 242,117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,666.40, 407,499.60 and 242,117.60 is: 363,176.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,666.40 : 407,499.60 = 242,117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,666.40/407,499.60 = 242,117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,666.40x = 407,499.60 × 242,117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,666.40x = 98,662,825,152.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,662,825,152.96/271,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,176.40

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