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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,337.60, 408,506.40 and 242,270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,337.60, 408,506.40 and 242,270.40 is: 363,405.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,337.60 : 408,506.40 = 242,270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,337.60/408,506.40 = 242,270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,337.60x = 408,506.40 × 242,270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,337.60x = 98,969,008,930.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,969,008,930.56/272,337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,405.60

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