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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,050.73, 498,265.57 and 199,905.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,050.73, 498,265.57 and 199,905.77 is: 275,878.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,050.73 : 498,265.57 = 199,905.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,050.73/498,265.57 = 199,905.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,050.73x = 498,265.57 × 199,905.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,050.73x = 99,606,162,435.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,606,162,435.34/361,050.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,878.58

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