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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,577, 363,735.72 and 142,718.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,577, 363,735.72 and 142,718.26 is: 196,950.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,577 : 363,735.72 = 142,718.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,577/363,735.72 = 142,718.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,577x = 363,735.72 × 142,718.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,577x = 51,911,729,058.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,911,729,058.25/263,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,950.91

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