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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,205.44, 337,004.54 and 142,300.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,205.44, 337,004.54 and 142,300.81 is: 196,375.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,205.44 : 337,004.54 = 142,300.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,205.44/337,004.54 = 142,300.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,205.44x = 337,004.54 × 142,300.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,205.44x = 47,956,019,259.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,956,019,259.06/244,205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,375.72

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