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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,041.80, 498,256.10 and 199,914.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,041.80, 498,256.10 and 199,914.64 is: 275,892.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,041.80 : 498,256.10 = 199,914.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,041.80/498,256.10 = 199,914.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,041.80x = 498,256.10 × 199,914.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,041.80x = 99,608,688,859.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,608,688,859.30/361,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,892.40

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