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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,259.52, 498,542.07 and 200,117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,259.52, 498,542.07 and 200,117.17 is: 276,163.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,259.52 : 498,542.07 = 200,117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,259.52/498,542.07 = 200,117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,259.52x = 498,542.07 × 200,117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,259.52x = 99,766,828,174.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,766,828,174.34/361,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,163.87

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