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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,141, 336,886.22 and 142,188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,141, 336,886.22 and 142,188.76 is: 196,203.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,141 : 336,886.22 = 142,188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,141/336,886.22 = 142,188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,141x = 336,886.22 × 142,188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,141x = 47,901,433,882.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,901,433,882.89/244,141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,203.97

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