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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,435.10, 408,652.65 and 241,331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,435.10, 408,652.65 and 241,331.10 is: 361,996.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,435.10 : 408,652.65 = 241,331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,435.10/408,652.65 = 241,331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,435.10x = 408,652.65 × 241,331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,435.10x = 98,620,593,542.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,620,593,542.42/272,435.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,996.65

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