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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,557.10, 408,058.05 and 241,453.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,557.10, 408,058.05 and 241,453.10 is: 361,490.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,557.10 : 408,058.05 = 241,453.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,557.10/408,058.05 = 241,453.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,557.10x = 408,058.05 × 241,453.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,557.10x = 98,526,881,152.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,526,881,152.46/272,557.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,490.79

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