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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,042.91, 362,998.98 and 142,184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,042.91, 362,998.98 and 142,184.19 is: 196,214.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,042.91 : 362,998.98 = 142,184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,042.91/362,998.98 = 142,184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,042.91x = 362,998.98 × 142,184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,042.91x = 51,612,715,942.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,612,715,942.13/263,042.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,214.05

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