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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,003.10, 408,004.65 and 244,355.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,003.10, 408,004.65 and 244,355.10 is: 366,532.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,003.10 : 408,004.65 = 244,355.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,003.10/408,004.65 = 244,355.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,003.10x = 408,004.65 × 244,355.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,003.10x = 99,698,017,051.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,698,017,051.22/272,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,532.65

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