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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,927.19, 499,460.11 and 200,782.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,927.19, 499,460.11 and 200,782.25 is: 277,079.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,927.19 : 499,460.11 = 200,782.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,927.19/499,460.11 = 200,782.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,927.19x = 499,460.11 × 200,782.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,927.19x = 100,282,722,173.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,282,722,173.75/361,927.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,079.82

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