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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,107.55, 498,322.29 and 199,959.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,107.55, 498,322.29 and 199,959.17 is: 275,940.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,107.55 : 498,322.29 = 199,959.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,107.55/498,322.29 = 199,959.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,107.55x = 498,322.29 × 199,959.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,107.55x = 99,644,109,759.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,644,109,759.13/361,107.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,940.25

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