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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,098.15, 498,309.33 and 199,949.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,098.15, 498,309.33 and 199,949.73 is: 275,927.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,098.15 : 498,309.33 = 199,949.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,098.15/498,309.33 = 199,949.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,098.15x = 498,309.33 × 199,949.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,098.15x = 99,636,815,989.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,636,815,989.98/361,098.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,927.24

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