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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,637.60, 410,456.40 and 236,239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,637.60, 410,456.40 and 236,239.90 is: 354,359.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,637.60 : 410,456.40 = 236,239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,637.60/410,456.40 = 236,239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,637.60x = 410,456.40 × 236,239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,637.60x = 96,966,178,890.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,966,178,890.36/273,637.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,359.85

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