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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,218.20, 407,549.70 and 244,224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,218.20, 407,549.70 and 244,224.60 is: 365,639.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,218.20 : 407,549.70 = 244,224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,218.20/407,549.70 = 244,224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,218.20x = 407,549.70 × 244,224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,218.20x = 99,533,662,462.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,533,662,462.62/272,218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,639.26

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