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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,587.09, 409,539.80 and 233,230.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,587.09, 409,539.80 and 233,230.87 is: 349,129.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,587.09 : 409,539.80 = 233,230.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,587.09/409,539.80 = 233,230.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,587.09x = 409,539.80 × 233,230.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,587.09x = 95,517,320,639.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,517,320,639.77/273,587.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,129.49

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