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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,295.83, 363,347.45 and 142,437.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,295.83, 363,347.45 and 142,437.09 is: 196,562.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,295.83 : 363,347.45 = 142,437.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,295.83/363,347.45 = 142,437.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,295.83x = 363,347.45 × 142,437.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,295.83x = 51,754,151,896.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,754,151,896.32/263,295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,562.75

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