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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,068.40, 408,102.60 and 242,519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,068.40, 408,102.60 and 242,519.60 is: 363,779.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,068.40 : 408,102.60 = 242,519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,068.40/408,102.60 = 242,519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,068.40x = 408,102.60 × 242,519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,068.40x = 98,972,879,310.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,972,879,310.96/272,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,779.40

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