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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,067.24, 492,744.05 and 199,901.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,067.24, 492,744.05 and 199,901.23 is: 275,858.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,067.24 : 492,744.05 = 199,901.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,067.24/492,744.05 = 199,901.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,067.24x = 492,744.05 × 199,901.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,067.24x = 98,500,141,670.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,500,141,670.18/357,067.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,858.80

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