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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,151.02, 363,148.14 and 142,292.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,151.02, 363,148.14 and 142,292.01 is: 196,362.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,151.02 : 363,148.14 = 142,292.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,151.02/363,148.14 = 142,292.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,151.02x = 363,148.14 × 142,292.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,151.02x = 51,673,078,768.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,673,078,768.36/263,151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,362.83

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