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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,321.60, 409,982.40 and 236,457.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,321.60, 409,982.40 and 236,457.60 is: 354,686.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,321.60 : 409,982.40 = 236,457.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,321.60/409,982.40 = 236,457.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,321.60x = 409,982.40 × 236,457.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,321.60x = 96,943,454,346.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,943,454,346.24/273,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,686.40

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