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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,996.50, 361,555.18 and 142,764.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,996.50, 361,555.18 and 142,764.50 is: 197,015.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,996.50 : 361,555.18 = 142,764.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,996.50/361,555.18 = 142,764.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,996.50x = 361,555.18 × 142,764.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,996.50x = 51,617,244,495.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,617,244,495.11/261,996.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,015.02

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