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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,006.67, 499,561.56 and 200,858.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,006.67, 499,561.56 and 200,858.25 is: 277,180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,006.67 : 499,561.56 = 200,858.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,006.67/499,561.56 = 200,858.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,006.67x = 499,561.56 × 200,858.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,006.67x = 100,341,060,708.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,341,060,708.87/362,006.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,180.14

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