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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,738.52, 363,958.67 and 142,882.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,738.52, 363,958.67 and 142,882.82 is: 197,178.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,738.52 : 363,958.67 = 142,882.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,738.52/363,958.67 = 142,882.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,738.52x = 363,958.67 × 142,882.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,738.52x = 52,003,438,598.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,003,438,598.84/263,738.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,178.02

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