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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,225.76, 363,250.44 and 142,367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,225.76, 363,250.44 and 142,367.16 is: 196,466.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,225.76 : 363,250.44 = 142,367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,225.76/363,250.44 = 142,367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,225.76x = 363,250.44 × 142,367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,225.76x = 51,714,933,511.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,714,933,511.55/263,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,466.08

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