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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,054.14, 498,270.27 and 199,909.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,054.14, 498,270.27 and 199,909.17 is: 275,883.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,054.14 : 498,270.27 = 199,909.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,054.14/498,270.27 = 199,909.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,054.14x = 498,270.27 × 199,909.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,054.14x = 99,608,792,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,608,792,620.48/361,054.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,883.26

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