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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,433.91, 404,248.68 and 233,791.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,433.91, 404,248.68 and 233,791.83 is: 352,079.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,433.91 : 404,248.68 = 233,791.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,433.91/404,248.68 = 233,791.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,433.91x = 404,248.68 × 233,791.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,433.91x = 94,510,038,672.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,510,038,672.28/268,433.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,079.36

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