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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,289.54, 363,337.92 and 142,430.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,289.54, 363,337.92 and 142,430.34 is: 196,552.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,289.54 : 363,337.92 = 142,430.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,289.54/363,337.92 = 142,430.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,289.54x = 363,337.92 × 142,430.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,289.54x = 51,750,343,480.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,750,343,480.49/263,289.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,552.98

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