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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,217.88, 498,458.70 and 200,063.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,217.88, 498,458.70 and 200,063.34 is: 276,075.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,217.88 : 498,458.70 = 200,063.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,217.88/498,458.70 = 200,063.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,217.88x = 498,458.70 × 200,063.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,217.88x = 99,723,312,374.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,723,312,374.06/361,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,075.24

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