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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,890.08, 361,408.40 and 142,658.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,890.08, 361,408.40 and 142,658.08 is: 196,868.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,890.08 : 361,408.40 = 142,658.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,890.08/361,408.40 = 142,658.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,890.08x = 361,408.40 × 142,658.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,890.08x = 51,557,828,439.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,557,828,439.87/261,890.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,868.20

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