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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,434.60, 407,874.30 and 241,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,434.60, 407,874.30 and 241,330.60 is: 361,307.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,434.60 : 407,874.30 = 241,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,434.60/407,874.30 = 241,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,434.60x = 407,874.30 × 241,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,434.60x = 98,432,549,543.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,432,549,543.58/272,434.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,307.08

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