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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,854.40, 409,281.60 and 233,488.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,854.40, 409,281.60 and 233,488.40 is: 350,232.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,854.40 : 409,281.60 = 233,488.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,854.40/409,281.60 = 233,488.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,854.40x = 409,281.60 × 233,488.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,854.40x = 95,562,505,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,562,505,933.44/272,854.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,232.60

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