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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,224.23, 363,248.37 and 142,365.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,224.23, 363,248.37 and 142,365.66 is: 196,464.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,224.23 : 363,248.37 = 142,365.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,224.23/363,248.37 = 142,365.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,224.23x = 363,248.37 × 142,365.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,224.23x = 51,714,093,938.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,714,093,938.97/263,224.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,464.03

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