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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,255.33, 363,292.40 and 142,396.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,255.33, 363,292.40 and 142,396.58 is: 196,507.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,255.33 : 363,292.40 = 142,396.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,255.33/363,292.40 = 142,396.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,255.33x = 363,292.40 × 142,396.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,255.33x = 51,731,596,564.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,731,596,564.21/263,255.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,507.31

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