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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,268.63, 497,196.44 and 199,120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,268.63, 497,196.44 and 199,120.18 is: 274,800.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,268.63 : 497,196.44 = 199,120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,268.63/497,196.44 = 199,120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,268.63x = 497,196.44 × 199,120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,268.63x = 99,001,844,628.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,001,844,628.16/360,268.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,800.07

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