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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,564.10, 408,068.55 and 241,460.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,564.10, 408,068.55 and 241,460.10 is: 361,501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,564.10 : 408,068.55 = 241,460.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,564.10/408,068.55 = 241,460.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,564.10x = 408,068.55 × 241,460.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,564.10x = 98,532,272,889.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,532,272,889.86/272,564.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,501.29

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