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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,550.10, 408,047.55 and 241,446.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,550.10, 408,047.55 and 241,446.10 is: 361,480.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,550.10 : 408,047.55 = 241,446.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,550.10/408,047.55 = 241,446.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,550.10x = 408,047.55 × 241,446.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,550.10x = 98,521,489,562.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,521,489,562.06/272,550.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,480.29

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