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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,372, 360,693.36 and 142,140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,372, 360,693.36 and 142,140 is: 196,153.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,372 : 360,693.36 = 142,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,372/360,693.36 = 142,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,372x = 360,693.36 × 142,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,372x = 51,268,954,190.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,268,954,190.40/261,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,153.20

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