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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,009.80, 407,616.30 and 243,929.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,009.80, 407,616.30 and 243,929.80 is: 365,537.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,009.80 : 407,616.30 = 243,929.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,009.80/407,616.30 = 243,929.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,009.80x = 407,616.30 × 243,929.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,009.80x = 99,429,762,535.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,429,762,535.74/272,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,537.43

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