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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,304.54, 363,358.62 and 142,445.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,304.54, 363,358.62 and 142,445.34 is: 196,573.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,304.54 : 363,358.62 = 142,445.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,304.54/363,358.62 = 142,445.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,304.54x = 363,358.62 × 142,445.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,304.54x = 51,758,742,167.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,758,742,167.83/263,304.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,573.68

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