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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,325.60, 409,988.40 and 236,461.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,325.60, 409,988.40 and 236,461.60 is: 354,692.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,325.60 : 409,988.40 = 236,461.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,325.60/409,988.40 = 236,461.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,325.60x = 409,988.40 × 236,461.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,325.60x = 96,946,513,045.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,946,513,045.44/273,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,692.40

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