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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,767.37, 363,996.11 and 142,901.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,767.37, 363,996.11 and 142,901.45 is: 197,202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,767.37 : 363,996.11 = 142,901.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,767.37/363,996.11 = 142,901.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,767.37x = 363,996.11 × 142,901.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,767.37x = 52,015,569,378.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,015,569,378.87/263,767.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,202.45

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