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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,050.28, 498,264.95 and 199,905.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,050.28, 498,264.95 and 199,905.32 is: 275,877.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,050.28 : 498,264.95 = 199,905.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,050.28/498,264.95 = 199,905.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,050.28x = 498,264.95 × 199,905.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,050.28x = 99,605,814,520.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,605,814,520.67/361,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,877.96

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