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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,115.54, 499,719.96 and 200,966.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,115.54, 499,719.96 and 200,966.43 is: 277,333.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,115.54 : 499,719.96 = 200,966.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,115.54/499,719.96 = 200,966.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,115.54x = 499,719.96 × 200,966.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,115.54x = 100,426,936,360.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,426,936,360.94/362,115.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,333.96

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