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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,116.46, 498,334.53 and 199,968.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,116.46, 498,334.53 and 199,968.04 is: 275,952.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,116.46 : 498,334.53 = 199,968.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,116.46/498,334.53 = 199,968.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,116.46x = 498,334.53 × 199,968.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,116.46x = 99,650,979,228.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,650,979,228.42/361,116.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,952.47

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