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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,942.28, 498,094.30 and 199,793.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,942.28, 498,094.30 and 199,793.86 is: 275,712.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,942.28 : 498,094.30 = 199,793.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,942.28/498,094.30 = 199,793.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,942.28x = 498,094.30 × 199,793.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,942.28x = 99,516,182,841.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,516,182,841.00/360,942.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,712.18

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