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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,566.83, 363,720.69 and 142,705.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,566.83, 363,720.69 and 142,705.62 is: 196,932.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,566.83 : 363,720.69 = 142,705.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,566.83/363,720.69 = 142,705.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,566.83x = 363,720.69 × 142,705.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,566.83x = 51,904,986,573.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,904,986,573.28/263,566.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,932.92

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