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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,206.40, 409,809.60 and 238,214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,206.40, 409,809.60 and 238,214.40 is: 357,321.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,206.40 : 409,809.60 = 238,214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,206.40/409,809.60 = 238,214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,206.40x = 409,809.60 × 238,214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,206.40x = 97,622,547,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,622,547,978.24/273,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,321.60

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