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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,048.85, 498,262.98 and 199,903.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,048.85, 498,262.98 and 199,903.89 is: 275,875.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,048.85 : 498,262.98 = 199,903.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,048.85/498,262.98 = 199,903.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,048.85x = 498,262.98 × 199,903.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,048.85x = 99,604,707,944.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,604,707,944.99/361,048.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,875.99

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