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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,048.07, 498,261.90 and 199,903.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,048.07, 498,261.90 and 199,903.11 is: 275,874.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,048.07 : 498,261.90 = 199,903.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,048.07/498,261.90 = 199,903.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,048.07x = 498,261.90 × 199,903.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,048.07x = 99,604,102,404.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,604,102,404.99/361,048.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,874.91

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