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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,574.10, 408,083.55 and 241,470.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,574.10, 408,083.55 and 241,470.10 is: 361,516.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,574.10 : 408,083.55 = 241,470.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,574.10/408,083.55 = 241,470.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,574.10x = 408,083.55 × 241,470.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,574.10x = 98,539,975,626.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,539,975,626.86/272,574.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,516.28

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