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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,347.41, 498,663.44 and 200,205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,347.41, 498,663.44 and 200,205 is: 276,285.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,347.41 : 498,663.44 = 200,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,347.41/498,663.44 = 200,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,347.41x = 498,663.44 × 200,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,347.41x = 99,834,913,754.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,834,913,754.94/361,347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,285.12

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