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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,051.35, 498,266.43 and 199,906.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,051.35, 498,266.43 and 199,906.39 is: 275,879.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,051.35 : 498,266.43 = 199,906.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,051.35/498,266.43 = 199,906.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,051.35x = 498,266.43 × 199,906.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,051.35x = 99,606,643,279.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,606,643,279.49/361,051.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,879.44

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