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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,052.60, 408,078.90 and 244,496.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,052.60, 408,078.90 and 244,496.40 is: 366,744.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,052.60 : 408,078.90 = 244,496.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,052.60/408,078.90 = 244,496.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,052.60x = 408,078.90 × 244,496.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,052.60x = 99,773,821,965.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,773,821,965.96/272,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,744.60

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