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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,049.35, 498,263.67 and 199,904.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,049.35, 498,263.67 and 199,904.39 is: 275,876.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,049.35 : 498,263.67 = 199,904.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,049.35/498,263.67 = 199,904.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,049.35x = 498,263.67 × 199,904.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,049.35x = 99,605,095,010.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,605,095,010.51/361,049.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,876.68

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