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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,094.44, 498,309.06 and 202,118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,094.44, 498,309.06 and 202,118.44 is: 278,922.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,094.44 : 498,309.06 = 202,118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,094.44/498,309.06 = 202,118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,094.44x = 498,309.06 × 202,118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,094.44x = 100,717,449,845.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,717,449,845.07/361,094.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,922.74

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