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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,969.75, 361,518.26 and 142,737.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,969.75, 361,518.26 and 142,737.75 is: 196,978.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,969.75 : 361,518.26 = 142,737.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,969.75/361,518.26 = 142,737.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,969.75x = 361,518.26 × 142,737.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,969.75x = 51,602,302,302.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,602,302,302.63/261,969.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,978.10

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