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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,802, 495,146.76 and 199,826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,802, 495,146.76 and 199,826 is: 275,759.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,802 : 495,146.76 = 199,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,802/495,146.76 = 199,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,802x = 495,146.76 × 199,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,802x = 98,943,196,463.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,943,196,463.76/358,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,759.88

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