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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,270.10, 412,905.15 and 233,279.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,270.10, 412,905.15 and 233,279.70 is: 349,919.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,270.10 : 412,905.15 = 233,279.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,270.10/412,905.15 = 233,279.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,270.10x = 412,905.15 × 233,279.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,270.10x = 96,322,389,520.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,322,389,520.46/275,270.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,919.55

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