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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,046.85, 498,260.22 and 199,901.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,046.85, 498,260.22 and 199,901.89 is: 275,873.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,046.85 : 498,260.22 = 199,901.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,046.85/498,260.22 = 199,901.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,046.85x = 498,260.22 × 199,901.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,046.85x = 99,603,159,689.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,603,159,689.82/361,046.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,873.23

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