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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,217.28, 360,478.72 and 141,987.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,217.28, 360,478.72 and 141,987.84 is: 195,942.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,217.28 : 360,478.72 = 141,987.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,217.28/360,478.72 = 141,987.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,217.28x = 360,478.72 × 141,987.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,217.28x = 51,183,594,818.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,183,594,818.76/261,217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,942.61

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