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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,041.30, 498,255.41 and 199,914.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,041.30, 498,255.41 and 199,914.14 is: 275,891.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,041.30 : 498,255.41 = 199,914.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,041.30/498,255.41 = 199,914.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,041.30x = 498,255.41 × 199,914.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,041.30x = 99,608,301,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,608,301,790.50/361,041.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,891.71

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