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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,416.92, 363,514.68 and 142,558.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,416.92, 363,514.68 and 142,558.44 is: 196,730.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,416.92 : 363,514.68 = 142,558.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,416.92/363,514.68 = 142,558.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,416.92x = 363,514.68 × 142,558.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,416.92x = 51,822,085,697.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,822,085,697.90/263,416.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,730.28

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