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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,296.70, 408,099.45 and 242,575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,296.70, 408,099.45 and 242,575.10 is: 363,554.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,296.70 : 408,099.45 = 242,575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,296.70/408,099.45 = 242,575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,296.70x = 408,099.45 × 242,575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,296.70x = 98,994,764,893.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,994,764,893.70/272,296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,554.77

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