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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,610.60, 408,138.30 and 241,506.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,610.60, 408,138.30 and 241,506.60 is: 361,571.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,610.60 : 408,138.30 = 241,506.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,610.60/408,138.30 = 241,506.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,610.60x = 408,138.30 × 241,506.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,610.60x = 98,568,093,162.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,568,093,162.78/272,610.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,571.02

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