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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,842.63, 361,342.82 and 142,610.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,842.63, 361,342.82 and 142,610.63 is: 196,802.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,842.63 : 361,342.82 = 142,610.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,842.63/361,342.82 = 142,610.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,842.63x = 361,342.82 × 142,610.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,842.63x = 51,531,325,755.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,531,325,755.99/261,842.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,802.66

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