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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,183.44, 360,431.88 and 141,951.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,183.44, 360,431.88 and 141,951.44 is: 195,892.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,183.44 : 360,431.88 = 141,951.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,183.44/360,431.88 = 141,951.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,183.44x = 360,431.88 × 141,951.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,183.44x = 51,163,824,387.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,163,824,387.91/261,183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,892.30

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