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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,224.73, 363,249.06 and 142,366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,224.73, 363,249.06 and 142,366.16 is: 196,464.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,224.73 : 363,249.06 = 142,366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,224.73/363,249.06 = 142,366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,224.73x = 363,249.06 × 142,366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,224.73x = 51,714,373,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,714,373,795.81/263,224.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,464.72

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