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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,380.14, 363,461.94 and 142,518.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,380.14, 363,461.94 and 142,518.78 is: 196,674.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,380.14 : 363,461.94 = 142,518.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,380.14/363,461.94 = 142,518.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,380.14x = 363,461.94 × 142,518.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,380.14x = 51,800,152,265.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,800,152,265.23/263,380.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,674.48

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