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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,100.17, 498,317.93 and 199,955.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,100.17, 498,317.93 and 199,955.22 is: 275,938.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,100.17 : 498,317.93 = 199,955.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,100.17/498,317.93 = 199,955.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,100.17x = 498,317.93 × 199,955.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,100.17x = 99,641,269,204.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,641,269,204.46/361,100.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,938.03

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