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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,055.27, 498,271.82 and 199,910.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,055.27, 498,271.82 and 199,910.30 is: 275,884.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,055.27 : 498,271.82 = 199,910.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,055.27/498,271.82 = 199,910.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,055.27x = 498,271.82 × 199,910.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,055.27x = 99,609,665,526.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,609,665,526.84/361,055.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,884.82

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