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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,079.20, 406,925.07 and 242,303.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,079.20, 406,925.07 and 242,303.43 is: 362,392.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,079.20 : 406,925.07 = 242,303.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,079.20/406,925.07 = 242,303.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,079.20x = 406,925.07 × 242,303.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,079.20x = 98,599,337,397.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,599,337,397.89/272,079.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,392.04

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