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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,606.10, 409,600.35 and 242,193.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,606.10, 409,600.35 and 242,193.30 is: 363,904.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,606.10 : 409,600.35 = 242,193.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,606.10/409,600.35 = 242,193.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,606.10x = 409,600.35 × 242,193.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,606.10x = 99,202,460,447.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,202,460,447.66/272,606.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,904.04

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