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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,206.88, 498,443.58 and 200,052.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,206.88, 498,443.58 and 200,052.28 is: 276,060.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,206.88 : 498,443.58 = 200,052.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,206.88/498,443.58 = 200,052.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,206.88x = 498,443.58 × 200,052.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,206.88x = 99,714,774,630.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,714,774,630.36/361,206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,060.01

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