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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,223.73, 363,247.68 and 142,365.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,223.73, 363,247.68 and 142,365.16 is: 196,463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,223.73 : 363,247.68 = 142,365.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,223.73/363,247.68 = 142,365.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,223.73x = 363,247.68 × 142,365.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,223.73x = 51,713,814,082.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,713,814,082.83/263,223.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,463.34

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