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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,275.78, 498,560.46 and 200,141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,275.78, 498,560.46 and 200,141.26 is: 276,194.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,275.78 : 498,560.46 = 200,141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,275.78/498,560.46 = 200,141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,275.78x = 498,560.46 × 200,141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,275.78x = 99,782,518,650.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,782,518,650.58/361,275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,194.87

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