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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,997.50, 361,556.55 and 142,765.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,997.50, 361,556.55 and 142,765.50 is: 197,016.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,997.50 : 361,556.55 = 142,765.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,997.50/361,556.55 = 142,765.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,997.50x = 361,556.55 × 142,765.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,997.50x = 51,617,801,639.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,617,801,639.03/261,997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,016.39

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