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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,978.93, 361,530.93 and 142,746.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,978.93, 361,530.93 and 142,746.93 is: 196,990.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,978.93 : 361,530.93 = 142,746.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,978.93/361,530.93 = 142,746.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,978.93x = 361,530.93 × 142,746.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,978.93x = 51,607,430,357.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,607,430,357.54/261,978.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,990.77

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