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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,127.26, 360,351.99 and 144,837.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,127.26, 360,351.99 and 144,837.18 is: 199,873.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,127.26 : 360,351.99 = 144,837.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,127.26/360,351.99 = 144,837.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,127.26x = 360,351.99 × 144,837.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,127.26x = 52,192,366,038.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,192,366,038.99/261,127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,873.30

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