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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,663.53, 263,347.63 and 142,300.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,663.53, 263,347.63 and 142,300.86 is: 213,331.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,663.53 : 263,347.63 = 142,300.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,663.53/263,347.63 = 142,300.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,663.53x = 263,347.63 × 142,300.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,663.53x = 37,474,594,227.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,474,594,227.96/175,663.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,331.67

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