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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,093.17, 498,302.48 and 199,944.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,093.17, 498,302.48 and 199,944.75 is: 275,920.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,093.17 : 498,302.48 = 199,944.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,093.17/498,302.48 = 199,944.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,093.17x = 498,302.48 × 199,944.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,093.17x = 99,632,967,156.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,632,967,156.48/361,093.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,920.38

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