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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,529.92, 363,670.84 and 142,671.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,529.92, 363,670.84 and 142,671.16 is: 196,885.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,529.92 : 363,670.84 = 142,671.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,529.92/363,670.84 = 142,671.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,529.92x = 363,670.84 × 142,671.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,529.92x = 51,885,340,600.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,885,340,600.97/263,529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,885.96

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