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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,758.97, 510,265.71 and 199,992.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,758.97, 510,265.71 and 199,992.69 is: 275,989.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,758.97 : 510,265.71 = 199,992.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,758.97/510,265.71 = 199,992.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,758.97x = 510,265.71 × 199,992.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,758.97x = 102,049,411,957.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,049,411,957.66/369,758.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,989.01

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