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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,657, 363,844.86 and 142,795.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,657, 363,844.86 and 142,795.52 is: 197,056.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,657 : 363,844.86 = 142,795.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,657/363,844.86 = 142,795.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,657x = 363,844.86 × 142,795.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,657x = 51,955,415,983.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,955,415,983.03/263,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,056.84

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