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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,002.48, 336,641.93 and 142,006.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,002.48, 336,641.93 and 142,006.31 is: 195,921.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,002.48 : 336,641.93 = 142,006.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,002.48/336,641.93 = 142,006.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,002.48x = 336,641.93 × 142,006.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,002.48x = 47,805,276,896.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,805,276,896.45/244,002.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,921.28

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