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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,365.40, 405,548.10 and 235,373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,365.40, 405,548.10 and 235,373.40 is: 353,060.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,365.40 : 405,548.10 = 235,373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,365.40/405,548.10 = 235,373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,365.40x = 405,548.10 × 235,373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,365.40x = 95,455,235,160.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,455,235,160.54/270,365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,060.10

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