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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,001.13, 500,953.73 and 199,664.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,001.13, 500,953.73 and 199,664.55 is: 275,543.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,001.13 : 500,953.73 = 199,664.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,001.13/500,953.73 = 199,664.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,001.13x = 500,953.73 × 199,664.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,001.13x = 100,022,701,071.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,022,701,071.27/363,001.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,543.77

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