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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,894.62, 499,374.30 and 200,709.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,894.62, 499,374.30 and 200,709.30 is: 276,956.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,894.62 : 499,374.30 = 200,709.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,894.62/499,374.30 = 200,709.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,894.62x = 499,374.30 × 200,709.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,894.62x = 100,229,066,190.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,229,066,190.99/361,894.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,956.50

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