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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,027.80, 407,643.30 and 243,947.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,027.80, 407,643.30 and 243,947.80 is: 365,564.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,027.80 : 407,643.30 = 243,947.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,027.80/407,643.30 = 243,947.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,027.80x = 407,643.30 × 243,947.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,027.80x = 99,443,686,219.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,443,686,219.74/272,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,564.42

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