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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,095.08, 498,305.12 and 199,946.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,095.08, 498,305.12 and 199,946.66 is: 275,923.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,095.08 : 498,305.12 = 199,946.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,095.08/498,305.12 = 199,946.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,095.08x = 498,305.12 × 199,946.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,095.08x = 99,634,444,650.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,634,444,650.93/361,095.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,923.02

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