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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,586.59, 409,539.05 and 233,230.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,586.59, 409,539.05 and 233,230.37 is: 349,128.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,586.59 : 409,539.05 = 233,230.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,586.59/409,539.05 = 233,230.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,586.59x = 409,539.05 × 233,230.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,586.59x = 95,516,941,821.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,516,941,821.72/273,586.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,128.74

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