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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,271.59, 498,585.19 and 200,141.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,271.59, 498,585.19 and 200,141.63 is: 276,212.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,271.59 : 498,585.19 = 200,141.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,271.59/498,585.19 = 200,141.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,271.59x = 498,585.19 × 200,141.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,271.59x = 99,787,654,676.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,787,654,676.68/361,271.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,212.29

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