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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,306.60, 409,959.90 and 236,442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,306.60, 409,959.90 and 236,442.60 is: 354,663.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,306.60 : 409,959.90 = 236,442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,306.60/409,959.90 = 236,442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,306.60x = 409,959.90 × 236,442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,306.60x = 96,931,984,651.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,931,984,651.74/273,306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,663.90

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