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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,737.41, 363,957.19 and 142,881.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,737.41, 363,957.19 and 142,881.76 is: 197,176.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,737.41 : 363,957.19 = 142,881.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,737.41/363,957.19 = 142,881.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,737.41x = 363,957.19 × 142,881.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,737.41x = 52,002,843,871.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,002,843,871.85/263,737.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,176.59

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