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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,220.40, 409,830.60 and 238,228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,220.40, 409,830.60 and 238,228.40 is: 357,342.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,220.40 : 409,830.60 = 238,228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,220.40/409,830.60 = 238,228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,220.40x = 409,830.60 × 238,228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,220.40x = 97,633,288,109.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,633,288,109.04/273,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,342.60

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