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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,199.39, 336,996.20 and 142,294.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,199.39, 336,996.20 and 142,294.76 is: 196,367.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,199.39 : 336,996.20 = 142,294.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,199.39/336,996.20 = 142,294.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,199.39x = 336,996.20 × 142,294.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,199.39x = 47,952,793,955.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,952,793,955.70/244,199.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,367.37

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