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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,442.60, 407,886.30 and 241,338.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,442.60, 407,886.30 and 241,338.60 is: 361,319.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,442.60 : 407,886.30 = 241,338.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,442.60/407,886.30 = 241,338.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,442.60x = 407,886.30 × 241,338.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,442.60x = 98,438,708,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,438,708,601.18/272,442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,319.08

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