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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,105.40, 408,158.10 and 242,556.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,105.40, 408,158.10 and 242,556.60 is: 363,834.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,105.40 : 408,158.10 = 242,556.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,105.40/408,158.10 = 242,556.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,105.40x = 408,158.10 × 242,556.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,105.40x = 99,001,440,998.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,001,440,998.46/272,105.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,834.90

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