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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,973.50, 361,523.43 and 142,741.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,973.50, 361,523.43 and 142,741.50 is: 196,983.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,973.50 : 361,523.43 = 142,741.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,973.50/361,523.43 = 142,741.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,973.50x = 361,523.43 × 142,741.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,973.50x = 51,604,396,683.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,604,396,683.35/261,973.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,983.27

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