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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,010.36, 499,601.66 and 200,895.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,010.36, 499,601.66 and 200,895.87 is: 277,251.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,010.36 : 499,601.66 = 200,895.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,010.36/499,601.66 = 200,895.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,010.36x = 499,601.66 × 200,895.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,010.36x = 100,367,909,134.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,367,909,134.67/362,010.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,251.48

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