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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,938.17, 408,901.20 and 241,581.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,938.17, 408,901.20 and 241,581.42 is: 360,603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,938.17 : 408,901.20 = 241,581.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,938.17/408,901.20 = 241,581.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,938.17x = 408,901.20 × 241,581.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,938.17x = 98,782,932,954.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,782,932,954.00/273,938.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,603.03

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