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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,841.73, 499,401.37 and 200,748.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,841.73, 499,401.37 and 200,748.68 is: 277,066.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,841.73 : 499,401.37 = 200,748.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,841.73/499,401.37 = 200,748.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,841.73x = 499,401.37 × 200,748.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,841.73x = 100,254,162,818.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,254,162,818.81/361,841.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,066.34

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