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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,175.67, 336,952.58 and 142,204.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,175.67, 336,952.58 and 142,204.23 is: 196,236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,175.67 : 336,952.58 = 142,204.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,175.67/336,952.58 = 142,204.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,175.67x = 336,952.58 × 142,204.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,175.67x = 47,916,081,474.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,916,081,474.39/244,175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,236.10

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