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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,826, 495,179.88 and 199,850

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,826, 495,179.88 and 199,850 is: 275,793

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,826 : 495,179.88 = 199,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,826/495,179.88 = 199,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,826x = 495,179.88 × 199,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,826x = 98,961,699,018
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,961,699,018/358,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,793

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