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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,572.60, 408,081.30 and 241,468.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,572.60, 408,081.30 and 241,468.60 is: 361,514.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,572.60 : 408,081.30 = 241,468.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,572.60/408,081.30 = 241,468.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,572.60x = 408,081.30 × 241,468.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,572.60x = 98,538,820,197.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,538,820,197.18/272,572.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,514.03

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