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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,150.51, 499,744.23 and 201,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,150.51, 499,744.23 and 201,005.60 is: 277,374.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,150.51 : 499,744.23 = 201,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,150.51/499,744.23 = 201,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,150.51x = 499,744.23 × 201,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,150.51x = 100,451,388,797.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,451,388,797.69/362,150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,374.70

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