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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,543.68, 498,960.14 and 200,449.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,543.68, 498,960.14 and 200,449.26 is: 276,636.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,543.68 : 498,960.14 = 200,449.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,543.68/498,960.14 = 200,449.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,543.68x = 498,960.14 × 200,449.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,543.68x = 100,016,189,830.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,016,189,830.25/361,543.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,636.53

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