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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,204.61, 337,003.40 and 142,299.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,204.61, 337,003.40 and 142,299.98 is: 196,374.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,204.61 : 337,003.40 = 142,299.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,204.61/337,003.40 = 142,299.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,204.61x = 337,003.40 × 142,299.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,204.61x = 47,955,577,079.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,955,577,079.93/244,204.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,374.58

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