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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,579.60, 408,091.80 and 241,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,579.60, 408,091.80 and 241,475.60 is: 361,524.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,579.60 : 408,091.80 = 241,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,579.60/408,091.80 = 241,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,579.60x = 408,091.80 × 241,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,579.60x = 98,544,212,260.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,544,212,260.08/272,579.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,524.53

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