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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,021.23, 366,094.94 and 142,904.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,021.23, 366,094.94 and 142,904.66 is: 214,393.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,021.23 : 366,094.94 = 142,904.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,021.23/366,094.94 = 142,904.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,021.23x = 366,094.94 × 142,904.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,021.23x = 52,316,670,383.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,316,670,383.42/244,021.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,393.93

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