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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,750.16, 413,975.24 and 234,459.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,750.16, 413,975.24 and 234,459.60 is: 351,986.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,750.16 : 413,975.24 = 234,459.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,750.16/413,975.24 = 234,459.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,750.16x = 413,975.24 × 234,459.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,750.16x = 97,060,469,180.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,060,469,180.30/275,750.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,986.99

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