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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,858, 361,364.04 and 142,626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,858, 361,364.04 and 142,626 is: 196,823.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,858 : 361,364.04 = 142,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,858/361,364.04 = 142,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,858x = 361,364.04 × 142,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,858x = 51,539,907,569.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,539,907,569.04/261,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,823.88

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