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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,063.40, 408,095.10 and 242,514.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,063.40, 408,095.10 and 242,514.60 is: 363,771.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,063.40 : 408,095.10 = 242,514.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,063.40/408,095.10 = 242,514.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,063.40x = 408,095.10 × 242,514.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,063.40x = 98,969,019,938.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,969,019,938.46/272,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,771.90

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