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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,049.85, 498,264.36 and 199,904.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,049.85, 498,264.36 and 199,904.89 is: 275,877.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,049.85 : 498,264.36 = 199,904.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,049.85/498,264.36 = 199,904.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,049.85x = 498,264.36 × 199,904.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,049.85x = 99,605,482,076.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,605,482,076.72/361,049.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,877.37

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