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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,063.50, 498,227.38 and 199,878.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,063.50, 498,227.38 and 199,878.18 is: 275,809.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,063.50 : 498,227.38 = 199,878.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,063.50/498,227.38 = 199,878.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,063.50x = 498,227.38 × 199,878.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,063.50x = 99,584,781,940.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,584,781,940.57/361,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,809.61

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