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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,867.56, 499,436.98 and 200,774.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,867.56, 499,436.98 and 200,774.52 is: 277,101.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,867.56 : 499,436.98 = 200,774.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,867.56/499,436.98 = 200,774.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,867.56x = 499,436.98 × 200,774.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,867.56x = 100,274,219,929.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,274,219,929.75/361,867.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,101.99

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