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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,030.70, 408,046.05 and 241,704.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,030.70, 408,046.05 and 241,704.30 is: 362,556.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,030.70 : 408,046.05 = 241,704.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,030.70/408,046.05 = 241,704.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,030.70x = 408,046.05 × 241,704.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,030.70x = 98,626,484,883.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,626,484,883.02/272,030.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,556.45

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