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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,998.76, 485,755.34 and 199,066.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,998.76, 485,755.34 and 199,066.98 is: 274,710.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,998.76 : 485,755.34 = 199,066.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,998.76/485,755.34 = 199,066.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,998.76x = 485,755.34 × 199,066.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,998.76x = 96,697,847,557.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,697,847,557.34/351,998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,710.76

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