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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,464.02, 363,579.69 and 142,604.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,464.02, 363,579.69 and 142,604.31 is: 196,793.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,464.02 : 363,579.69 = 142,604.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,464.02/363,579.69 = 142,604.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,464.02x = 363,579.69 × 142,604.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,464.02x = 51,848,030,822.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,848,030,822.46/263,464.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,793.59

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