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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,155.58, 336,851.57 and 142,159.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,155.58, 336,851.57 and 142,159.46 is: 196,131.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,155.58 : 336,851.57 = 142,159.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,155.58/336,851.57 = 142,159.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,155.58x = 336,851.57 × 142,159.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,155.58x = 47,886,635,962.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,886,635,962.49/244,155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,131.65

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