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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,346.53, 498,651.74 and 200,198.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,346.53, 498,651.74 and 200,198.34 is: 276,270.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,346.53 : 498,651.74 = 200,198.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,346.53/498,651.74 = 200,198.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,346.53x = 498,651.74 × 200,198.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,346.53x = 99,829,252,956.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,829,252,956.55/361,346.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,270.13

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