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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,224.11, 363,249.26 and 142,365.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,224.11, 363,249.26 and 142,365.41 is: 196,464.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,224.11 : 363,249.26 = 142,365.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,224.11/363,249.26 = 142,365.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,224.11x = 363,249.26 × 142,365.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,224.11x = 51,714,129,832.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,714,129,832.10/263,224.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,464.26

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