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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,057.60, 408,086.40 and 244,501.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,057.60, 408,086.40 and 244,501.40 is: 366,752.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,057.60 : 408,086.40 = 244,501.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,057.60/408,086.40 = 244,501.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,057.60x = 408,086.40 × 244,501.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,057.60x = 99,777,696,120.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,777,696,120.96/272,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,752.10

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