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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,579.10, 408,091.05 and 241,475.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,579.10, 408,091.05 and 241,475.10 is: 361,523.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,579.10 : 408,091.05 = 241,475.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,579.10/408,091.05 = 241,475.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,579.10x = 408,091.05 × 241,475.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,579.10x = 98,543,827,107.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,543,827,107.86/272,579.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,523.78

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