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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,313.60, 409,970.40 and 236,449.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,313.60, 409,970.40 and 236,449.60 is: 354,674.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,313.60 : 409,970.40 = 236,449.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,313.60/409,970.40 = 236,449.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,313.60x = 409,970.40 × 236,449.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,313.60x = 96,937,337,091.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,937,337,091.84/273,313.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,674.40

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