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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,115.46, 498,333.15 and 199,967.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,115.46, 498,333.15 and 199,967.04 is: 275,951.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,115.46 : 498,333.15 = 199,967.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,115.46/498,333.15 = 199,967.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,115.46x = 498,333.15 × 199,967.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,115.46x = 99,650,204,939.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,650,204,939.38/361,115.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,951.09

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