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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,051.88, 498,267.15 and 199,906.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,051.88, 498,267.15 and 199,906.92 is: 275,880.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,051.88 : 498,267.15 = 199,906.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,051.88/498,267.15 = 199,906.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,051.88x = 498,267.15 × 199,906.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,051.88x = 99,607,051,293.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,607,051,293.68/361,051.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,880.17

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