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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,219.28, 360,481.48 and 141,989.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,219.28, 360,481.48 and 141,989.84 is: 195,945.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,219.28 : 360,481.48 = 141,989.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,219.28/360,481.48 = 141,989.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,219.28x = 360,481.48 × 141,989.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,219.28x = 51,184,707,668.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,184,707,668.16/261,219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,945.37

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