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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,604.62, 409,566.05 and 233,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,604.62, 409,566.05 and 233,248.40 is: 349,155.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,604.62 : 409,566.05 = 233,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,604.62/409,566.05 = 233,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,604.62x = 409,566.05 × 233,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,604.62x = 95,530,625,856.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,530,625,856.82/273,604.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,155.75

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