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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,659.15, 499,087.22 and 200,514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,659.15, 499,087.22 and 200,514.20 is: 276,708.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,659.15 : 499,087.22 = 200,514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,659.15/499,087.22 = 200,514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,659.15x = 499,087.22 × 200,514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,659.15x = 100,074,071,150.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,074,071,150.52/361,659.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,708.25

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