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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,167.20, 408,250.80 and 241,840.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,167.20, 408,250.80 and 241,840.80 is: 362,761.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,167.20 : 408,250.80 = 241,840.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,167.20/408,250.80 = 241,840.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,167.20x = 408,250.80 × 241,840.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,167.20x = 98,731,700,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,731,700,072.64/272,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,761.20

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