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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,246.20, 407,591.70 and 244,252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,246.20, 407,591.70 and 244,252.60 is: 365,681.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,246.20 : 407,591.70 = 244,252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,246.20/407,591.70 = 244,252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,246.20x = 407,591.70 × 244,252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,246.20x = 99,555,332,463.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,555,332,463.42/272,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,681.26

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