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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,862.40, 409,293.60 and 233,496.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,862.40, 409,293.60 and 233,496.40 is: 350,244.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,862.40 : 409,293.60 = 233,496.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,862.40/409,293.60 = 233,496.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,862.40x = 409,293.60 × 233,496.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,862.40x = 95,568,582,143.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,568,582,143.04/272,862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,244.60

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