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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,913.90, 409,731.30 and 233,187.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,913.90, 409,731.30 and 233,187.30 is: 350,088.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,913.90 : 409,731.30 = 233,187.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,913.90/409,731.30 = 233,187.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,913.90x = 409,731.30 × 233,187.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,913.90x = 95,544,135,572.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,544,135,572.49/272,913.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,088.93

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