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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,474.10, 408,711.15 and 242,406.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,474.10, 408,711.15 and 242,406.90 is: 363,610.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,474.10 : 408,711.15 = 242,406.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,474.10/408,711.15 = 242,406.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,474.10x = 408,711.15 × 242,406.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,474.10x = 99,074,402,866.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,074,402,866.94/272,474.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,610.35

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