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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,272.91, 498,550.09 and 200,127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,272.91, 498,550.09 and 200,127.46 is: 276,172.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,272.91 : 498,550.09 = 200,127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,272.91/498,550.09 = 200,127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,272.91x = 498,550.09 × 200,127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,272.91x = 99,773,563,194.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,773,563,194.47/361,272.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,172.28

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