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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,055.42, 498,260.45 and 199,913.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,055.42, 498,260.45 and 199,913.30 is: 275,882.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,055.42 : 498,260.45 = 199,913.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,055.42/498,260.45 = 199,913.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,055.42x = 498,260.45 × 199,913.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,055.42x = 99,608,890,818.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,608,890,818.99/361,055.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,882.55

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