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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,101.16, 498,298.26 and 199,947.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,101.16, 498,298.26 and 199,947.16 is: 275,915.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,101.16 : 498,298.26 = 199,947.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,101.16/498,298.26 = 199,947.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,101.16x = 498,298.26 × 199,947.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,101.16x = 99,633,321,919.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,633,321,919.94/361,101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,915.26

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