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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,047.21, 498,260.71 and 199,902.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,047.21, 498,260.71 and 199,902.25 is: 275,873.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,047.21 : 498,260.71 = 199,902.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,047.21/498,260.71 = 199,902.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,047.21x = 498,260.71 × 199,902.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,047.21x = 99,603,437,888.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,603,437,888.30/361,047.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,873.73

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