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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,232.69, 501,265.70 and 199,907.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,232.69, 501,265.70 and 199,907.99 is: 275,875.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,232.69 : 501,265.70 = 199,907.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,232.69/501,265.70 = 199,907.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,232.69x = 501,265.70 × 199,907.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,232.69x = 100,207,019,076.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,207,019,076.29/363,232.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,875.55

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