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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,304.20, 408,110.70 and 242,582.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,304.20, 408,110.70 and 242,582.60 is: 363,566.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,304.20 : 408,110.70 = 242,582.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,304.20/408,110.70 = 242,582.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,304.20x = 408,110.70 × 242,582.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,304.20x = 99,000,554,693.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,000,554,693.82/272,304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,566.02

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