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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,150.02, 363,146.76 and 142,291.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,150.02, 363,146.76 and 142,291.01 is: 196,361.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,150.02 : 363,146.76 = 142,291.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,150.02/363,146.76 = 142,291.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,150.02x = 363,146.76 × 142,291.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,150.02x = 51,672,520,166.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,672,520,166.49/263,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,361.46

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