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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,859.40, 409,289.10 and 233,493.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,859.40, 409,289.10 and 233,493.40 is: 350,240.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,859.40 : 409,289.10 = 233,493.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,859.40/409,289.10 = 233,493.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,859.40x = 409,289.10 × 233,493.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,859.40x = 95,566,303,541.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,566,303,541.94/272,859.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,240.10

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