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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,616.60, 408,147.30 and 241,512.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,616.60, 408,147.30 and 241,512.60 is: 361,580.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,616.60 : 408,147.30 = 241,512.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,616.60/408,147.30 = 241,512.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,616.60x = 408,147.30 × 241,512.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,616.60x = 98,572,715,605.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,572,715,605.98/272,616.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,580.02

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