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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,888.76, 499,466.38 and 200,795.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,888.76, 499,466.38 and 200,795.71 is: 277,131.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,888.76 : 499,466.38 = 200,795.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,888.76/499,466.38 = 200,795.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,888.76x = 499,466.38 × 200,795.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,888.76x = 100,290,705,390.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,290,705,390.83/361,888.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,131.31

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