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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,545.60, 410,318.40 and 236,681.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,545.60, 410,318.40 and 236,681.60 is: 355,022.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,545.60 : 410,318.40 = 236,681.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,545.60/410,318.40 = 236,681.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,545.60x = 410,318.40 × 236,681.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,545.60x = 97,114,815,421.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,114,815,421.44/273,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,022.40

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