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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,872.40, 409,308.60 and 233,506.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,872.40, 409,308.60 and 233,506.40 is: 350,259.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,872.40 : 409,308.60 = 233,506.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,872.40/409,308.60 = 233,506.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,872.40x = 409,308.60 × 233,506.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,872.40x = 95,576,177,675.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,576,177,675.04/272,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,259.60

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