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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,003.66, 499,557.42 and 200,855.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,003.66, 499,557.42 and 200,855.24 is: 277,176.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,003.66 : 499,557.42 = 200,855.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,003.66/499,557.42 = 200,855.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,003.66x = 499,557.42 × 200,855.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,003.66x = 100,338,725,487.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,338,725,487.88/362,003.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,176.00

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