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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,059.10, 408,088.65 and 244,502.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,059.10, 408,088.65 and 244,502.90 is: 366,754.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,059.10 : 408,088.65 = 244,502.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,059.10/408,088.65 = 244,502.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,059.10x = 408,088.65 × 244,502.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,059.10x = 99,778,858,382.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,778,858,382.09/272,059.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,754.35

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