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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,046.60, 408,069.90 and 244,490.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,046.60, 408,069.90 and 244,490.40 is: 366,735.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,046.60 : 408,069.90 = 244,490.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,046.60/408,069.90 = 244,490.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,046.60x = 408,069.90 × 244,490.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,046.60x = 99,769,173,078.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,769,173,078.96/272,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,735.60

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