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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,964.30, 409,446.45 and 249,344.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,964.30, 409,446.45 and 249,344.70 is: 374,017.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,964.30 : 409,446.45 = 249,344.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,964.30/409,446.45 = 249,344.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,964.30x = 409,446.45 × 249,344.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,964.30x = 102,093,302,241.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,093,302,241.32/272,964.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,017.05

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