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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,045.85, 498,258.84 and 199,900.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,045.85, 498,258.84 and 199,900.89 is: 275,871.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,045.85 : 498,258.84 = 199,900.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,045.85/498,258.84 = 199,900.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,045.85x = 498,258.84 × 199,900.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,045.85x = 99,602,385,566.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,602,385,566.37/361,045.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,871.85

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