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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,551.60, 408,049.80 and 241,447.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,551.60, 408,049.80 and 241,447.60 is: 361,482.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,551.60 : 408,049.80 = 241,447.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,551.60/408,049.80 = 241,447.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,551.60x = 408,049.80 × 241,447.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,551.60x = 98,522,644,890.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,522,644,890.48/272,551.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,482.54

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