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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,624.60, 409,659.30 and 242,520.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,624.60, 409,659.30 and 242,520.60 is: 363,091.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,624.60 : 409,659.30 = 242,520.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,624.60/409,659.30 = 242,520.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,624.60x = 409,659.30 × 242,520.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,624.60x = 99,350,819,231.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,350,819,231.58/273,624.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,091.69

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