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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,410.92, 363,507.08 and 142,552.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,410.92, 363,507.08 and 142,552.22 is: 196,722.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,410.92 : 363,507.08 = 142,552.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,410.92/363,507.08 = 142,552.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,410.92x = 363,507.08 × 142,552.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,410.92x = 51,818,738,709.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,818,738,709.42/263,410.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,722.06

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