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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,550.35, 408,047.93 and 241,446.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,550.35, 408,047.93 and 241,446.35 is: 361,480.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,550.35 : 408,047.93 = 241,446.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,550.35/408,047.93 = 241,446.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,550.35x = 408,047.93 × 241,446.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,550.35x = 98,521,682,116.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,521,682,116.32/272,550.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,480.67

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