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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,054.11, 498,270.24 and 199,909.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,054.11, 498,270.24 and 199,909.14 is: 275,883.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,054.11 : 498,270.24 = 199,909.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,054.11/498,270.24 = 199,909.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,054.11x = 498,270.24 × 199,909.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,054.11x = 99,608,775,165.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,608,775,165.99/361,054.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,883.23

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