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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,705.97, 499,153.38 and 200,556.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,705.97, 499,153.38 and 200,556.88 is: 276,768.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,705.97 : 499,153.38 = 200,556.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,705.97/499,153.38 = 200,556.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,705.97x = 499,153.38 × 200,556.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,705.97x = 100,108,642,038.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,108,642,038.49/361,705.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,768.01

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