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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,936.80, 409,664.40 and 233,538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,936.80, 409,664.40 and 233,538.40 is: 350,529.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,936.80 : 409,664.40 = 233,538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,936.80/409,664.40 = 233,538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,936.80x = 409,664.40 × 233,538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,936.80x = 95,672,368,512.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,672,368,512.96/272,936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,529.38

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