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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,001.72, 500,954.52 and 199,665.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,001.72, 500,954.52 and 199,665.13 is: 275,544.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,001.72 : 500,954.52 = 199,665.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,001.72/500,954.52 = 199,665.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,001.72x = 500,954.52 × 199,665.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,001.72x = 100,023,149,359.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,023,149,359.89/363,001.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,544.56

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