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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,141.82, 363,135.96 and 142,283.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,141.82, 363,135.96 and 142,283.07 is: 196,350.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,141.82 : 363,135.96 = 142,283.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,141.82/363,135.96 = 142,283.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,141.82x = 363,135.96 × 142,283.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,141.82x = 51,668,099,216.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,668,099,216.20/263,141.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,350.77

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