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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,558.25, 409,496.52 and 233,201.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,558.25, 409,496.52 and 233,201.94 is: 349,086.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,558.25 : 409,496.52 = 233,201.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,558.25/409,496.52 = 233,201.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,558.25x = 409,496.52 × 233,201.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,558.25x = 95,495,382,887.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,495,382,887.25/273,558.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,086.10

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