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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,868.40, 409,302.60 and 233,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,868.40, 409,302.60 and 233,502.40 is: 350,253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,868.40 : 409,302.60 = 233,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,868.40/409,302.60 = 233,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,868.40x = 409,302.60 × 233,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,868.40x = 95,573,139,426.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,573,139,426.24/272,868.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,253.60

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