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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,558.10, 408,059.55 and 241,454.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,558.10, 408,059.55 and 241,454.10 is: 361,492.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,558.10 : 408,059.55 = 241,454.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,558.10/408,059.55 = 241,454.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,558.10x = 408,059.55 × 241,454.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,558.10x = 98,527,651,391.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,527,651,391.66/272,558.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,492.29

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