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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,222.73, 363,246.30 and 142,364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,222.73, 363,246.30 and 142,364.16 is: 196,461.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,222.73 : 363,246.30 = 142,364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,222.73/363,246.30 = 142,364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,222.73x = 363,246.30 × 142,364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,222.73x = 51,713,254,372.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,713,254,372.61/263,222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,461.96

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