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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,182.60, 408,965.10 and 241,769.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,182.60, 408,965.10 and 241,769.80 is: 363,268.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,182.60 : 408,965.10 = 241,769.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,182.60/408,965.10 = 241,769.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,182.60x = 408,965.10 × 241,769.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,182.60x = 98,875,410,433.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,875,410,433.98/272,182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,268.67

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