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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,845.40, 409,268.10 and 233,479.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,845.40, 409,268.10 and 233,479.40 is: 350,219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,845.40 : 409,268.10 = 233,479.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,845.40/409,268.10 = 233,479.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,845.40x = 409,268.10 × 233,479.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,845.40x = 95,555,670,427.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,555,670,427.14/272,845.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,219.10

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