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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,546.54, 363,689.82 and 142,686.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,546.54, 363,689.82 and 142,686.84 is: 196,905.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,546.54 : 363,689.82 = 142,686.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,546.54/363,689.82 = 142,686.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,546.54x = 363,689.82 × 142,686.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,546.54x = 51,893,751,155.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,893,751,155.97/263,546.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,905.45

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