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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,012.15, 366,081.33 and 142,895.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,012.15, 366,081.33 and 142,895.59 is: 214,380.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,012.15 : 366,081.33 = 142,895.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,012.15/366,081.33 = 142,895.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,012.15x = 366,081.33 × 142,895.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,012.15x = 52,311,407,638.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,311,407,638.33/244,012.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,380.34

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