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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,397.93, 363,491.71 and 142,541.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,397.93, 363,491.71 and 142,541.73 is: 196,708.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,397.93 : 363,491.71 = 142,541.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,397.93/363,491.71 = 142,541.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,397.93x = 363,491.71 × 142,541.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,397.93x = 51,812,737,634.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,812,737,634.52/263,397.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,708.98

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