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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,744.55, 363,966.93 and 142,888.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,744.55, 363,966.93 and 142,888.80 is: 197,186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,744.55 : 363,966.93 = 142,888.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,744.55/363,966.93 = 142,888.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,744.55x = 363,966.93 × 142,888.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,744.55x = 52,006,797,867.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,006,797,867.38/263,744.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,186.25

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