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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,970.50, 361,519.29 and 142,738.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,970.50, 361,519.29 and 142,738.50 is: 196,979.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,970.50 : 361,519.29 = 142,738.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,970.50/361,519.29 = 142,738.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,970.50x = 361,519.29 × 142,738.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,970.50x = 51,602,721,175.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,602,721,175.67/261,970.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,979.13

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