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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,362.76, 497,262.56 and 199,191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,362.76, 497,262.56 and 199,191.80 is: 274,863.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,362.76 : 497,262.56 = 199,191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,362.76/497,262.56 = 199,191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,362.76x = 497,262.56 × 199,191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,362.76x = 99,050,620,916.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,050,620,916.74/360,362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,863.64

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