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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,306.52, 499,998.60 and 201,161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,306.52, 499,998.60 and 201,161.56 is: 277,611.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,306.52 : 499,998.60 = 201,161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,306.52/499,998.60 = 201,161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,306.52x = 499,998.60 × 201,161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,306.52x = 100,580,498,373.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,580,498,373.82/362,306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,611.62

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