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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,284.52, 498,557.22 and 200,146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,284.52, 498,557.22 and 200,146.36 is: 276,193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,284.52 : 498,557.22 = 200,146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,284.52/498,557.22 = 200,146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,284.52x = 498,557.22 × 200,146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,284.52x = 99,784,412,834.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,784,412,834.72/361,284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,193.44

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