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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,057.27, 498,274.58 and 199,912.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,057.27, 498,274.58 and 199,912.30 is: 275,887.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,057.27 : 498,274.58 = 199,912.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,057.27/498,274.58 = 199,912.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,057.27x = 498,274.58 × 199,912.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,057.27x = 99,611,217,319.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,611,217,319.33/361,057.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,887.58

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