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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,204.90, 409,807.35 and 238,212.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,204.90, 409,807.35 and 238,212.90 is: 357,319.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,204.90 : 409,807.35 = 238,212.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,204.90/409,807.35 = 238,212.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,204.90x = 409,807.35 × 238,212.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,204.90x = 97,621,397,284.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,621,397,284.82/273,204.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,319.35

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