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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,581.60, 408,094.80 and 241,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,581.60, 408,094.80 and 241,477.60 is: 361,527.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,581.60 : 408,094.80 = 241,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,581.60/408,094.80 = 241,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,581.60x = 408,094.80 × 241,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,581.60x = 98,545,752,876.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,545,752,876.48/272,581.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,527.53

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