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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,007.10, 498,193.68 and 199,864.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,007.10, 498,193.68 and 199,864.62 is: 275,815.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,007.10 : 498,193.68 = 199,864.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,007.10/498,193.68 = 199,864.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,007.10x = 498,193.68 × 199,864.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,007.10x = 99,571,290,539.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,571,290,539.60/361,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,815.32

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