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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,199.49, 336,992.34 and 142,241.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,199.49, 336,992.34 and 142,241.55 is: 196,291.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,199.49 : 336,992.34 = 142,241.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,199.49/336,992.34 = 142,241.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,199.49x = 336,992.34 × 142,241.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,199.49x = 47,934,312,779.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,934,312,779.73/244,199.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,291.62

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