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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,401.60, 410,102.40 and 236,003.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,401.60, 410,102.40 and 236,003.90 is: 354,005.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,401.60 : 410,102.40 = 236,003.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,401.60/410,102.40 = 236,003.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,401.60x = 410,102.40 × 236,003.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,401.60x = 96,785,765,799.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,785,765,799.36/273,401.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,005.85

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