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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,524.52, 363,660.90 and 142,662.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,524.52, 363,660.90 and 142,662.92 is: 196,873.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,524.52 : 363,660.90 = 142,662.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,524.52/363,660.90 = 142,662.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,524.52x = 363,660.90 × 142,662.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,524.52x = 51,880,925,883.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,880,925,883.83/263,524.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,873.24

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