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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,076.91, 498,301.64 and 199,931.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,076.91, 498,301.64 and 199,931.82 is: 275,914.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,076.91 : 498,301.64 = 199,931.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,076.91/498,301.64 = 199,931.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,076.91x = 498,301.64 × 199,931.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,076.91x = 99,626,352,794.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,626,352,794.53/361,076.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,914.49

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