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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,757.86, 510,265.89 and 199,991.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,757.86, 510,265.89 and 199,991.99 is: 275,988.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,757.86 : 510,265.89 = 199,991.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,757.86/510,265.89 = 199,991.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,757.86x = 510,265.89 × 199,991.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,757.86x = 102,049,088,218.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,049,088,218.89/369,757.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,988.96

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