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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,052.60, 498,268.16 and 199,907.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,052.60, 498,268.16 and 199,907.64 is: 275,881.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,052.60 : 498,268.16 = 199,907.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,052.60/498,268.16 = 199,907.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,052.60x = 498,268.16 × 199,907.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,052.60x = 99,607,611,952.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,607,611,952.74/361,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,881.17

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