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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,117.26, 336,832.56 and 142,159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,117.26, 336,832.56 and 142,159.32 is: 196,151.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,117.26 : 336,832.56 = 142,159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,117.26/336,832.56 = 142,159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,117.26x = 336,832.56 × 142,159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,117.26x = 47,883,887,683.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,883,887,683.46/244,117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,151.18

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