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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,311.10, 409,966.65 and 236,447.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,311.10, 409,966.65 and 236,447.10 is: 354,670.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,311.10 : 409,966.65 = 236,447.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,311.10/409,966.65 = 236,447.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,311.10x = 409,966.65 × 236,447.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,311.10x = 96,935,425,489.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,935,425,489.22/273,311.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,670.65

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