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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,607.11, 409,569.80 and 233,250.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,607.11, 409,569.80 and 233,250.89 is: 349,159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,607.11 : 409,569.80 = 233,250.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,607.11/409,569.80 = 233,250.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,607.11x = 409,569.80 × 233,250.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,607.11x = 95,532,517,153.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,532,517,153.02/273,607.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,159.48

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