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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,011.20, 409,516.80 and 244,142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,011.20, 409,516.80 and 244,142.80 is: 366,214.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,011.20 : 409,516.80 = 244,142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,011.20/409,516.80 = 244,142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,011.20x = 409,516.80 × 244,142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,011.20x = 99,980,578,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,980,578,199.04/273,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,214.20

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