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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,111.27, 498,284.68 and 199,962.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,111.27, 498,284.68 and 199,962.18 is: 275,920.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,111.27 : 498,284.68 = 199,962.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,111.27/498,284.68 = 199,962.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,111.27x = 498,284.68 × 199,962.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,111.27x = 99,638,088,631.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,638,088,631.93/361,111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,920.74

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