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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,759.34, 363,987.96 and 142,901.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,759.34, 363,987.96 and 142,901.46 is: 197,204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,759.34 : 363,987.96 = 142,901.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,759.34/363,987.96 = 142,901.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,759.34x = 363,987.96 × 142,901.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,759.34x = 52,014,410,906.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,014,410,906.42/263,759.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,204.05

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