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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,415.92, 363,513.98 and 142,557.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,415.92, 363,513.98 and 142,557.22 is: 196,728.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,415.92 : 363,513.98 = 142,557.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,415.92/363,513.98 = 142,557.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,415.92x = 363,513.98 × 142,557.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,415.92x = 51,821,542,419.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,821,542,419.94/263,415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,728.97

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