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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,029.20, 408,043.80 and 241,702.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,029.20, 408,043.80 and 241,702.80 is: 362,554.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,029.20 : 408,043.80 = 241,702.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,029.20/408,043.80 = 241,702.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,029.20x = 408,043.80 × 241,702.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,029.20x = 98,625,328,982.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,625,328,982.64/272,029.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,554.20

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