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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,140, 336,884.84 and 142,187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,140, 336,884.84 and 142,187.76 is: 196,202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,140 : 336,884.84 = 142,187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,140/336,884.84 = 142,187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,140x = 336,884.84 × 142,187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,140x = 47,900,900,777.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,900,900,777.56/244,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,202.59

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