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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,261.31, 498,534.37 and 200,112.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,261.31, 498,534.37 and 200,112.98 is: 276,152.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,261.31 : 498,534.37 = 200,112.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,261.31/498,534.37 = 200,112.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,261.31x = 498,534.37 × 200,112.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,261.31x = 99,763,199,159.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,763,199,159.18/361,261.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,152.46

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