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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,956.25, 361,499.63 and 142,724.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,956.25, 361,499.63 and 142,724.25 is: 196,959.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,956.25 : 361,499.63 = 142,724.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,956.25/361,499.63 = 142,724.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,956.25x = 361,499.63 × 142,724.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,956.25x = 51,594,762,853.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,594,762,853.41/261,956.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,959.47

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