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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,094, 360,311.88 and 141,862

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,094, 360,311.88 and 141,862 is: 195,770.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,094 : 360,311.88 = 141,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,094/360,311.88 = 141,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,094x = 360,311.88 × 141,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,094x = 51,114,563,920.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,114,563,920.56/261,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,770.73

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