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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,751.58, 363,977.27 and 142,893.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,751.58, 363,977.27 and 142,893.70 is: 197,193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,751.58 : 363,977.27 = 142,893.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,751.58/363,977.27 = 142,893.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,751.58x = 363,977.27 × 142,893.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,751.58x = 52,010,058,111.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,010,058,111.73/263,751.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,193.35

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