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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,052.64, 498,268.19 and 199,907.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,052.64, 498,268.19 and 199,907.66 is: 275,881.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,052.64 : 498,268.19 = 199,907.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,052.64/498,268.19 = 199,907.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,052.64x = 498,268.19 × 199,907.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,052.64x = 99,607,629,660.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,607,629,660.78/361,052.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,881.18

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