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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,003.16, 499,556.73 and 200,854.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,003.16, 499,556.73 and 200,854.74 is: 277,175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,003.16 : 499,556.73 = 200,854.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,003.16/499,556.73 = 200,854.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,003.16x = 499,556.73 × 200,854.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,003.16x = 100,338,337,119.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,338,337,119.40/362,003.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,175.31

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