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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,101.85, 336,802.56 and 142,065.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,101.85, 336,802.56 and 142,065.52 is: 196,016.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,101.85 : 336,802.56 = 142,065.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,101.85/336,802.56 = 142,065.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,101.85x = 336,802.56 × 142,065.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,101.85x = 47,848,030,823.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,848,030,823.73/244,101.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,016.67

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