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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,064.40, 408,096.60 and 242,515.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,064.40, 408,096.60 and 242,515.60 is: 363,773.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,064.40 : 408,096.60 = 242,515.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,064.40/408,096.60 = 242,515.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,064.40x = 408,096.60 × 242,515.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,064.40x = 98,969,791,806.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,969,791,806.96/272,064.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,773.40

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