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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,186.27, 499,839.74 and 201,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,186.27, 499,839.74 and 201,044 is: 277,453.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,186.27 : 499,839.74 = 201,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,186.27/499,839.74 = 201,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,186.27x = 499,839.74 × 201,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,186.27x = 100,489,780,688.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,489,780,688.56/362,186.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,453.31

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