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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,451.26, 363,563.70 and 142,594.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,451.26, 363,563.70 and 142,594.14 is: 196,780.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,451.26 : 363,563.70 = 142,594.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,451.26/363,563.70 = 142,594.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,451.26x = 363,563.70 × 142,594.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,451.26x = 51,842,053,136.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,842,053,136.72/263,451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,780.43

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