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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,034.95, 408,052.43 and 241,708.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,034.95, 408,052.43 and 241,708.55 is: 362,562.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,034.95 : 408,052.43 = 241,708.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,034.95/408,052.43 = 241,708.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,034.95x = 408,052.43 × 241,708.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,034.95x = 98,629,759,970.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,629,759,970.73/272,034.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,562.83

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