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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,712.34, 392,239.25 and 141,764.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,712.34, 392,239.25 and 141,764.71 is: 212,468.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,712.34 : 392,239.25 = 141,764.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,712.34/392,239.25 = 141,764.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,712.34x = 392,239.25 × 141,764.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,712.34x = 55,605,681,837.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,605,681,837.45/261,712.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,468.70

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