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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,394.44, 363,484.33 and 142,535.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,394.44, 363,484.33 and 142,535.73 is: 196,699.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,394.44 : 363,484.33 = 142,535.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,394.44/363,484.33 = 142,535.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,394.44x = 363,484.33 × 142,535.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,394.44x = 51,809,502,560.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,809,502,560.60/263,394.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,699.30

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