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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,035.70, 408,053.55 and 241,709.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,035.70, 408,053.55 and 241,709.30 is: 362,563.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,035.70 : 408,053.55 = 241,709.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,035.70/408,053.55 = 241,709.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,035.70x = 408,053.55 × 241,709.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,035.70x = 98,630,337,933.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,630,337,933.02/272,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,563.95

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