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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,962.44, 364,270.73 and 143,103.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,962.44, 364,270.73 and 143,103.42 is: 197,484.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,962.44 : 364,270.73 = 143,103.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,962.44/364,270.73 = 143,103.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,962.44x = 364,270.73 × 143,103.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,962.44x = 52,128,386,553.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,128,386,553.38/263,962.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,484.11

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