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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,371.40, 405,557.10 and 235,379.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,371.40, 405,557.10 and 235,379.40 is: 353,069.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,371.40 : 405,557.10 = 235,379.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,371.40/405,557.10 = 235,379.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,371.40x = 405,557.10 × 235,379.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,371.40x = 95,459,786,863.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,459,786,863.74/270,371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,069.10

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