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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,245.32, 391,978.93 and 142,778.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,245.32, 391,978.93 and 142,778.26 is: 214,228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,245.32 : 391,978.93 = 142,778.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,245.32/391,978.93 = 142,778.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,245.32x = 391,978.93 × 142,778.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,245.32x = 55,966,069,582.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,966,069,582.06/261,245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,228.03

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