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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,129.50, 360,360.99 and 141,897.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,129.50, 360,360.99 and 141,897.50 is: 195,819.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,129.50 : 360,360.99 = 141,897.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,129.50/360,360.99 = 141,897.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,129.50x = 360,360.99 × 141,897.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,129.50x = 51,134,323,578.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,134,323,578.53/261,129.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,819.79

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