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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,481.61, 498,844.61 and 200,360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,481.61, 498,844.61 and 200,360.86 is: 276,497.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,481.61 : 498,844.61 = 200,360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,481.61/498,844.61 = 200,360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,481.61x = 498,844.61 × 200,360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,481.61x = 99,948,934,064.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,948,934,064.16/361,481.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,497.98

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