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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,009.20, 412,513.80 and 241,766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,009.20, 412,513.80 and 241,766.80 is: 362,650.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,009.20 : 412,513.80 = 241,766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,009.20/412,513.80 = 241,766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,009.20x = 412,513.80 × 241,766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,009.20x = 99,732,141,381.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,732,141,381.84/275,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,650.20

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