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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,224.40, 409,836.60 and 238,232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,224.40, 409,836.60 and 238,232.40 is: 357,348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,224.40 : 409,836.60 = 238,232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,224.40/409,836.60 = 238,232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,224.40x = 409,836.60 × 238,232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,224.40x = 97,636,356,825.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,636,356,825.84/273,224.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,348.60

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