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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,450.10, 407,897.55 and 241,346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,450.10, 407,897.55 and 241,346.10 is: 361,330.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,450.10 : 407,897.55 = 241,346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,450.10/407,897.55 = 241,346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,450.10x = 407,897.55 × 241,346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,450.10x = 98,444,482,892.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,444,482,892.06/272,450.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,330.32

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