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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,047.35, 498,260.91 and 199,902.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,047.35, 498,260.91 and 199,902.39 is: 275,873.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,047.35 : 498,260.91 = 199,902.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,047.35/498,260.91 = 199,902.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,047.35x = 498,260.91 × 199,902.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,047.35x = 99,603,546,752.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,603,546,752.57/361,047.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,873.92

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