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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,973.26, 498,137.13 and 199,824.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,973.26, 498,137.13 and 199,824.90 is: 275,755.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,973.26 : 498,137.13 = 199,824.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,973.26/498,137.13 = 199,824.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,973.26x = 498,137.13 × 199,824.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,973.26x = 99,540,202,188.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,540,202,188.54/360,973.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,755.06

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