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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,603.62, 409,564.55 and 233,247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,603.62, 409,564.55 and 233,247.40 is: 349,154.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,603.62 : 409,564.55 = 233,247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,603.62/409,564.55 = 233,247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,603.62x = 409,564.55 × 233,247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,603.62x = 95,529,866,419.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,529,866,419.67/273,603.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,154.25

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