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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,212.79, 363,233.64 and 142,354.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,212.79, 363,233.64 and 142,354.07 is: 196,448.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,212.79 : 363,233.64 = 142,354.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,212.79/363,233.64 = 142,354.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,212.79x = 363,233.64 × 142,354.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,212.79x = 51,707,788,456.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,707,788,456.83/263,212.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,448.62

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