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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,096.58, 498,307.13 and 199,948.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,096.58, 498,307.13 and 199,948.17 is: 275,925.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,096.58 : 498,307.13 = 199,948.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,096.58/498,307.13 = 199,948.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,096.58x = 498,307.13 × 199,948.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,096.58x = 99,635,597,741.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,635,597,741.71/361,096.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,925.06

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