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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,892.70, 409,339.05 and 244,024.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,892.70, 409,339.05 and 244,024.30 is: 366,036.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,892.70 : 409,339.05 = 244,024.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,892.70/409,339.05 = 244,024.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,892.70x = 409,339.05 × 244,024.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,892.70x = 99,888,675,138.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,888,675,138.92/272,892.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,036.45

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