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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,950.26, 499,551.32 and 200,857.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,950.26, 499,551.32 and 200,857.06 is: 277,216.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,950.26 : 499,551.32 = 200,857.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,950.26/499,551.32 = 200,857.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,950.26x = 499,551.32 × 200,857.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,950.26x = 100,338,408,707.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,338,408,707.58/361,950.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,216.01

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