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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,111.39, 363,093.69 and 142,252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,111.39, 363,093.69 and 142,252.66 is: 196,308.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,111.39 : 363,093.69 = 142,252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,111.39/363,093.69 = 142,252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,111.39x = 363,093.69 × 142,252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,111.39x = 51,651,041,376.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,651,041,376.46/263,111.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,308.65

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