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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,110.27, 498,332.16 and 199,965.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,110.27, 498,332.16 and 199,965.43 is: 275,952.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,110.27 : 498,332.16 = 199,965.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,110.27/498,332.16 = 199,965.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,110.27x = 498,332.16 × 199,965.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,110.27x = 99,649,205,280.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,649,205,280.14/361,110.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,952.29

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