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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,053.39, 498,269.23 and 199,908.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,053.39, 498,269.23 and 199,908.41 is: 275,882.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,053.39 : 498,269.23 = 199,908.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,053.39/498,269.23 = 199,908.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,053.39x = 498,269.23 × 199,908.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,053.39x = 99,608,210,267.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,608,210,267.13/361,053.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,882.22

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