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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,001.70, 408,002.55 and 241,675.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,001.70, 408,002.55 and 241,675.30 is: 362,512.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,001.70 : 408,002.55 = 241,675.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,001.70/408,002.55 = 241,675.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,001.70x = 408,002.55 × 241,675.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,001.70x = 98,604,138,672.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,604,138,672.02/272,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,512.95

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