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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,759.96, 499,244.88 and 200,604.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,759.96, 499,244.88 and 200,604.18 is: 276,842.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,759.96 : 499,244.88 = 200,604.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,759.96/499,244.88 = 200,604.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,759.96x = 499,244.88 × 200,604.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,759.96x = 100,150,609,771.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,150,609,771.60/361,759.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,842.72

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