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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,273.41, 498,550.78 and 200,127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,273.41, 498,550.78 and 200,127.96 is: 276,172.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,273.41 : 498,550.78 = 200,127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,273.41/498,550.78 = 200,127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,273.41x = 498,550.78 × 200,127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,273.41x = 99,773,950,557.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,773,950,557.81/361,273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,172.97

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