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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,108.69, 498,323.86 and 199,960.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,108.69, 498,323.86 and 199,960.27 is: 275,941.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,108.69 : 498,323.86 = 199,960.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,108.69/498,323.86 = 199,960.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,108.69x = 498,323.86 × 199,960.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,108.69x = 99,644,971,847.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,644,971,847.33/361,108.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,941.77

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