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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,098.54, 498,309.91 and 199,950.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,098.54, 498,309.91 and 199,950.14 is: 275,927.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,098.54 : 498,309.91 = 199,950.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,098.54/498,309.91 = 199,950.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,098.54x = 498,309.91 × 199,950.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,098.54x = 99,637,137,013.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,637,137,013.79/361,098.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,927.83

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