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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,716.69, 499,167.02 and 200,595.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,716.69, 499,167.02 and 200,595.54 is: 276,820.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,716.69 : 499,167.02 = 200,595.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,716.69/499,167.02 = 200,595.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,716.69x = 499,167.02 × 200,595.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,716.69x = 100,130,677,927.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,130,677,927.09/361,716.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,820.73

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