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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,263.57, 498,537.48 and 200,115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,263.57, 498,537.48 and 200,115.24 is: 276,155.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,263.57 : 498,537.48 = 200,115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,263.57/498,537.48 = 200,115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,263.57x = 498,537.48 × 200,115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,263.57x = 99,764,947,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,764,947,459.20/361,263.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,155.57

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