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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,003.60, 408,005.40 and 244,355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,003.60, 408,005.40 and 244,355.60 is: 366,533.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,003.60 : 408,005.40 = 244,355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,003.60/408,005.40 = 244,355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,003.60x = 408,005.40 × 244,355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,003.60x = 99,698,404,320.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,698,404,320.24/272,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,533.40

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