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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,751, 510,256.56 and 199,985.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,751, 510,256.56 and 199,985.08 is: 275,979.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,751 : 510,256.56 = 199,985.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,751/510,256.56 = 199,985.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,751x = 510,256.56 × 199,985.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,751x = 102,043,698,972.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,043,698,972.13/369,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,979.51

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