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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,045.10, 498,257.81 and 199,900.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,045.10, 498,257.81 and 199,900.15 is: 275,870.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,045.10 : 498,257.81 = 199,900.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,045.10/498,257.81 = 199,900.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,045.10x = 498,257.81 × 199,900.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,045.10x = 99,601,808,712.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,601,808,712.53/361,045.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,870.83

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