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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,086.40, 409,629.60 and 235,032.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,086.40, 409,629.60 and 235,032.60 is: 352,548.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,086.40 : 409,629.60 = 235,032.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,086.40/409,629.60 = 235,032.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,086.40x = 409,629.60 × 235,032.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,086.40x = 96,276,309,924.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,276,309,924.96/273,086.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,548.90

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