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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,037.30, 407,657.55 and 243,957.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,037.30, 407,657.55 and 243,957.30 is: 365,578.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,037.30 : 407,657.55 = 243,957.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,037.30/407,657.55 = 243,957.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,037.30x = 407,657.55 × 243,957.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,037.30x = 99,451,035,222.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,451,035,222.62/272,037.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,578.67

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