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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,184.27, 499,836.98 and 201,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,184.27, 499,836.98 and 201,042 is: 277,450.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,184.27 : 499,836.98 = 201,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,184.27/499,836.98 = 201,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,184.27x = 499,836.98 × 201,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,184.27x = 100,488,225,127.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,488,225,127.95/362,184.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,450.55

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