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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,975.68, 361,526.44 and 142,743.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,975.68, 361,526.44 and 142,743.68 is: 196,986.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,975.68 : 361,526.44 = 142,743.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,975.68/361,526.44 = 142,743.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,975.68x = 361,526.44 × 142,743.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,975.68x = 51,605,614,462.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,605,614,462.90/261,975.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,986.28

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