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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,056.96, 336,740.63 and 142,020.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,056.96, 336,740.63 and 142,020.65 is: 195,954.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,056.96 : 336,740.63 = 142,020.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,056.96/336,740.63 = 142,020.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,056.96x = 336,740.63 × 142,020.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,056.96x = 47,824,123,285.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,824,123,285.76/244,056.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,954.76

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