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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,011.15, 366,079.83 and 142,894.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,011.15, 366,079.83 and 142,894.59 is: 214,378.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,011.15 : 366,079.83 = 142,894.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,011.15/366,079.83 = 142,894.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,011.15x = 366,079.83 × 142,894.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,011.15x = 52,310,827,215.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,310,827,215.12/244,011.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,378.84

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